What is Kubernetes API Governance?

It's the SIG Architecture subproject ensuring all Kubernetes APIs — REST, flags, configs — stay stable while allowing innovation through reviews and guidelines.

Who leads Kubernetes SIG Architecture API Governance?

Jordan Liggitt, Google engineer and Kubernetes vet since 2014, leads it alongside code organization.

How does API Governance affect Kubernetes upgrades?

It minimizes breaking changes via early/late reviews on KEPs and PRs, making upgrades more reliable for production clusters.

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Jordan Liggitt on Kubernetes API Governance stability

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API Governance covers all Kubernetes interfaces, not just REST APIs, ensuring broad stability. 𝕏
Reviews happen at design or implementation, balancing team workflows with quality gates. 𝕏
Led by Jordan Liggitt, it prevents fragmentation seen in past projects like OpenStack. 𝕏

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