Lessons Learned Building Kubernetes Controllers

Learn practical insights from building Kubernetes controllers in this 50-minute conference talk delivered at YOW! 2018. Explore real-world experiences developing Contour, a Kubernetes Ingress controller, through a detailed case study that covers the fundamentals of ingress controllers and their role within Kubernetes clusters. Discover why Heptio selected Lyft's Envoy proxy as the data plane for their ingress controller and understand how Contour functions as a translator between Kubernetes and Envoy. Examine which components integrated seamlessly, identify challenging aspects of the implementation, and learn effective solutions for overcoming these obstacles. Master development strategies for building interactive Kubernetes system components while avoiding the time-consuming compile/push/deploy cycle that can slow down development workflows.