A High-Schooler's Guide to Kubernetes Network Observability

Explore a high school intern's journey in developing kube-netc, a Kubernetes network observability tool, in this 31-minute conference talk from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2021. Learn about eBPF for capturing connection statistics, Prometheus for exposing metrics, and the process of creating enhanced system awareness in Kubernetes. Discover how a novice developer navigated the complexities of distributed systems, from initial hacks to leveraging the full potential of the CNCF ecosystem. Gain insights into Kubernetes basics, Prometheus implementation, Grafana visualization, and practical tips for getting started with open-source projects in the cloud-native space.

Intro
Who am I?
Enter Nirmata
The Project: kube-netc
The Goal of kube-netc
eBPF Crash course
Open-Source eBPF Projects
Implementing Prometheus
Basics of Prometheus
The Landscape
Grafana Visualization
What is Kubernetes?
The Daemon Set
Great Starter Issues!
Map of the Components
Demo
Key Takeaways