Kubernetes Pioneer Tim Hockin on the State of Kubernetes 2018

Tim Hockin, a co-creator of Kubernetes, discusses the platform's evolution from its inception to 2018, highlighting its widespread adoption due to its ability to solve real-world problems and its origin from Google's internal system, Borg. Despite its complexity and steep learning curve, Kubernetes has become a cornerstone in the DevOps industry by automating tasks that were traditionally manual and labor-intensive. Hockin emphasizes that while Kubernetes is designed for cluster operators to simplify scaling and maintenance, it should not evolve to encompass CI/CD systems, which should remain distinct. The platform's success can be attributed to practical demonstrations of its capabilities, fostering community growth, and its modular nature that allows for plugins and external contributions. Hockin also reflects on his transition from an art major to a systems engineer, finding creative satisfaction in coding akin to painting, and expresses hope for more Google infrastructure tools to influence the broader DevOps landscape.