Architectural patterns for cloud independence, Kubernetes best practices and lessons learned, Performance optimization techniques
Management cluster queries metrics from test/prod clusters. Secured with mTLS via Gateway API. The implementation: separate Gateways, client certificates, ReferenceGrants.
True cloud independence requires solving software distribution—making complex applications as easy to deploy as mobile apps are to install. This is where Europe can leapfrog current cloud providers.
The term "public cloud" has become synonymous with American hyperscalers, but this naming convention obscures a critical issue: these aren't truly public infrastructures but private platforms controlled by foreign corporations.
William Gibson said "The future is already here—it's just not evenly distributed." This perfectly describes cloud-native technology in Europe. Understanding this distribution is key to accelerating independence.