Celebrating a Decade of Kubernetes in Raleigh This past June, the tech world marked a major milestone: Kubernetes turned 10! I was lucky enough to join the festivities at a local event here in Raleigh, hosted by the incredible Carlos Santana. Tech enthusiasts from across North Carolina gathered at the stunning new Bandwidth Campus to celebrate this open-source powerhouse. The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow techies who share a passion for Kubernetes.

I was recently asked, “What happens when you type a URL into your browser?” It’s a question that always makes me pause, trying to gauge the right level of detail. This time, I clearly missed the mark. In hindsight, I should have asked some clarifying questions to better understand the depth of knowledge the person was seeking. It’s a lesson I know well, but sometimes, in the heat of the moment, even the simplest things can trip us up.

I was recently asked, “What happens when you type a URL into your browser?” It’s a question that always makes me pause, trying to gauge the right level of detail. This time, I clearly missed the mark. In hindsight, I should have asked some clarifying questions to better understand the depth of knowledge the person was seeking. It’s a lesson I know well, but sometimes, in the heat of the moment, even the simplest things can trip us up.

My Minikube journey began with a spark of curiosity ignited by the book kubernetes Up & Running. Minikube was popping up everywhere—articles, tech talks, the whole shebang—but I was still a newbie. I’d just built my own little lab with a trusty old Dell Poweredge R710, and I was itching to dive headfirst into the Kubernetes world and see what all the buzz was about! Fast forward to today, and I’m proud to say I’m contributing to both the Kubernetes and Minikube projects.