Key New Features in Kubernetes v1.29: CEL‑based CRD Validation, NodePort Allocation, Sidecar Containers, PreStop Hook, Service Account Token Binding, and More
Kubernetes v1.29 introduces 49 major updates including GA of CEL‑based CRD validation, a stable static‑dynamic NodePort range, default‑enabled SidecarContainers, an Alpha PreStop sleep hook, tighter ServiceAccount token binding, GA resource metrics, component health SLIs, and several other GA features, all of which simplify cluster operation and improve security.