SIG Cloud Provider Update - Removing Cloud-Specific Code from Kubernetes Core

Explore the latest developments in cloud provider integration with Kubernetes in this informative conference talk. Gain insights into the ongoing efforts to streamline Kubernetes by removing cloud provider-specific code from the main repository. Learn about the challenges, achievements, and future plans for transitioning various in-tree cloud providers to out-of-tree implementations. Discover how this initiative aims to reduce bloat and eliminate unnecessary dependencies in Kubernetes releases. Understand the roadmap for each cloud provider's migration process and the strategies for addressing remaining obstacles, including the introduction of new feature gates and the future of E2E testing. Presented by Michael McCune from Red Hat and Bridget Kromhout from Microsoft, this 35-minute session offers valuable knowledge for developers and end-users interested in the evolution of Kubernetes and its interaction with different cloud platforms.