As Kubernetes adoption grows, effective API management within this ecosystem becomes crucial. The Gateway API specification is a promising solution, addressing the challenges of integrating API management into Kubernetes' declarative, GitOps-driven environment.
Although the initial response to the specification has been positive, its full impact and adoption are still unfolding. Vendors must balance the desire for interoperability with the need to differentiate their offerings, navigating complex market dynamics.
The success of the Gateway API specification hinges on collaboration and support from both vendors and the broader Kubernetes community. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud native architectures, the demand for streamlined, interoperable API management solutions will rise, making the Gateway API specification essential.
Watch our latest #WordsUnplugged episode as Christopher Davey, Vice President & General Manager - APIM at WSO2, and Srinath Perera, Senior Vice President & Chief Architect at WSO2, delve into these topics and more.

Key Reading Material: https://wso2.com/library/blogs/streamlining-cloud-native-app-development-in-kubernetes-with-prioritized-api-management/

0:00 - 1:08 - Introduction

1:09 - 3:12 - Why API Management Matters

3:13 - 6:50 - API Management in Kubernetes

6:51 - 8:08 - Kubernetes Gateway API Specification

8:09 - 9:56 - Interoperability and Federation

9:57 - 12:57 - Vendor Adoption and Market Dynamics

12:58 - 16:34 - Adoption and Future Trends

16:35 - 18:30 - Extending Beyond Kubernetes

18:31 - 18:55 - Conclusion