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Apr 24, 2026 · Cloud Native

Kubernetes v1.36 “Haru”: Why Some Changes Aren’t Worth the Wait

Kubernetes v1.36 focuses on clearing technical debt rather than adding flashy features, retiring ingress‑nginx, tightening kubelet API auth, optimizing SELinux mounts, externalizing ServiceAccount token signing, expanding DRA for GPU scheduling, graduating MutatingAdmissionPolicy, and removing long‑standing legacy components, all accompanied by a concrete upgrade checklist.