The Cluster API Migration Retrospective: Live migrating hundreds of clusters to Cluster API

This talk discusses the transition from a custom operator-based Kubernetes cluster management system to Cluster API, highlighting Giant Swarm's experience in migrating hundreds of production clusters for major enterprises, including adidas and Vodafone. The speaker, Joe Salisbury, VP Engineering at Giant Swarm, details the driving forces behind the migration, the challenges faced during the process, and the benefits realized post-migration. Attendees gain insights into the risks and obstacles associated with adopting Cluster API, as well as an understanding of the expectations and efforts required to leverage this upstream project effectively.