Kong has announced the general availability of Kong Ingress Controller 2.0, marking a significant advancement for its Kubernetes Ingress Controller. This release introduces several enhancements, including UDPIngress support for speed-sensitive applications, improved monitoring with native Prometheus integration, and streamlined operations across multiple Kubernetes namespaces. The update leverages Kubebuilder for its underlying technology, allowing for better lifecycle management, observability, and resource reconciliation. Despite these changes, the interface remains consistent with previous versions, ensuring a seamless transition for users. The release aims to accelerate development and invites community contributions to further enhance the platform.