Building a Cloud Native Curriculum for Real-World Readiness

This conference talk explores the challenges and solutions in developing a cloud native curriculum that prepares computer science students for real-world industry demands. Discover how Marko Mudrinić from Kubermatic GmbH & University Union designed a 13-week course focused on DevOps, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and open source collaboration. Learn about the obstacles faced when creating practical assignments that bridge the gap between traditional theoretical education and the large-scale collaborative projects found in industry. Understand how the curriculum addressed students' knowledge gaps in Linux, Bash, and command-line interfaces while working within tight time constraints. Gain insights from the successful implementation that received positive feedback from over 300 students, and explore strategies for creating educational experiences that truly prepare students for the cloud native ecosystem they'll encounter in their professional careers.