Managing traffic in Kubernetes is like directing cars at a busy intersection. If everything flows smoothly, the system works like a charm. But if traffic gets out of control, you’ll end up with a gridlock—applications slow down, and users get frustrated.
For years, Ingress was the go-to traffic cop for Kubernetes. It handled requests, routed them to the right places, and kept things moving. But as workloads grew more complex and modern, Ingress started to feel like using paper maps in a GPS world. Enter the Gateway API—the next-gen solution built to handle today’s dynamic application demands. Continue reading “Modern Traffic Management with Gateway API in Kubernetes”