Building a Kubernetes Platform That Scales From SaaS To Self-Managed - Florian Forster, GitLab

In this talk, Florian Forster from GitLab addresses the complexities of building a Kubernetes platform that effectively serves both gitlab.com, which has millions of users, and numerous self-managed installations. The session shares insights into the development of "Runway," GitLab's internal platform, highlighting the architectural choices made to accommodate a dual deployment model. The speaker discusses the challenges faced during the initial iteration using Cloud Run and explains the decision to pivot to Kubernetes as the foundation, emphasizing its role in unifying cloud-native SaaS operations with streamlined self-managed deployments.