From e0a051fe2c68949e19475d9088135e0d204c64b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeremy Rickard Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 08:01:31 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Add WG-LTS annual report. Signed-off-by: Jeremy Rickard --- wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md | 20 +++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-) diff --git a/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md b/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md index 72b0fe88c78..c87b9295bac 100644 --- a/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md +++ b/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md @@ -5,13 +5,11 @@ 1. What work did the WG do this year that should be highlighted? - +During 2023, we worked to restart the WG. + +We also designed and published a [survey](https://bit.ly/k8s-upgrade-survey) to capture pain points and better understand challenges Kubernetes users face with upgrading. We collected 223 survey responses. From this data, we identified some initial areas where we can better communicate improvements that have been made to Kubernetes. We plan to work on several of these during 2024 and will present analyzed results from the survey to the community during 2024. + +We also hosted a maintainer track session at KubeCon NA in Chicago to discuss what the working group wanted to achieve. 2. Are there any areas and/or subprojects that your group needs help with (e.g. fewer than 2 active OWNERS)? @@ -19,10 +17,10 @@ Operational tasks in [wg-governance.md]: -- [ ] [README.md] reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed -- [ ] WG leaders in [sigs.yaml] are accurate and active, and updated if needed -- [ ] Meeting notes and recordings for 2023 are linked from [README.md] and updated/uploaded if needed -- [ ] Updates provided to sponsoring SIGs in 2023 +- [x] [README.md] reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed +- [x] WG leaders in [sigs.yaml] are accurate and active, and updated if needed +- [x] Meeting notes and recordings for 2023 are linked from [README.md] and updated/uploaded if needed +- [x] Updates provided to sponsoring SIGs in 2023 - [$sig-name](https://git.k8s.io/community/$sig-id/) - links to email, meeting notes, slides, or recordings, etc - [$sig-name](https://git.k8s.io/community/$sig-id/) From 1eeec8143559f7f3ba4d8539cec0ca45141dbe77 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeremy Rickard Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 08:46:19 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Add initial draft of WG-LTS annual report Signed-off-by: Jeremy Rickard --- wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md | 8 +++++--- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md b/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md index c87b9295bac..4a08a092f67 100644 --- a/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md +++ b/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md @@ -7,9 +7,11 @@ During 2023, we worked to restart the WG. -We also designed and published a [survey](https://bit.ly/k8s-upgrade-survey) to capture pain points and better understand challenges Kubernetes users face with upgrading. We collected 223 survey responses. From this data, we identified some initial areas where we can better communicate improvements that have been made to Kubernetes. We plan to work on several of these during 2024 and will present analyzed results from the survey to the community during 2024. +We also designed and published a [survey](https://bit.ly/k8s-upgrade-survey) to capture pain points and better understand challenges Kubernetes users face with upgrading. We collected 223 survey responses. From this data, we identified some areas where we can better communicate improvements that have already been made to the project. We plan to work on several of these during 2024 and will present analyzed results from the survey to the community and sponsoring SIGs during 2024. -We also hosted a maintainer track session at KubeCon NA in Chicago to discuss what the working group wanted to achieve. +We also hosted a [maintainer track session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fngdOlwZtQ) at KubeCon NA in Chicago to discuss what the working group wanted to achieve. + +We have been meeting on a bi-weekly cadence, but have not provided updates to the sponsoring SIGs as most of 2023 was spent forming and drafting the survey. We will provide updates to the sponsoring SIGS during 2024. 2. Are there any areas and/or subprojects that your group needs help with (e.g. fewer than 2 active OWNERS)? @@ -20,7 +22,7 @@ Operational tasks in [wg-governance.md]: - [x] [README.md] reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed - [x] WG leaders in [sigs.yaml] are accurate and active, and updated if needed - [x] Meeting notes and recordings for 2023 are linked from [README.md] and updated/uploaded if needed -- [x] Updates provided to sponsoring SIGs in 2023 +- [ ] Updates provided to sponsoring SIGs in 2023 - [$sig-name](https://git.k8s.io/community/$sig-id/) - links to email, meeting notes, slides, or recordings, etc - [$sig-name](https://git.k8s.io/community/$sig-id/) From 772ac8482fa7f6a8f2eac957aaf4a38afb8e6d6f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeremy Rickard Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:40:52 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Add links to KCS discussion and items for blog posts Signed-off-by: Jeremy Rickard --- wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md | 11 +++++++++-- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md b/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md index 4a08a092f67..72bce38fdc4 100644 --- a/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md +++ b/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md @@ -5,11 +5,18 @@ 1. What work did the WG do this year that should be highlighted? -During 2023, we worked to restart the WG. +During 2023, we worked to restart the WG after [discussion at KCS EU 2023](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C7utWMjGpDcBc5TB_ooddERsid59sFLC7gqLzyS5aKY/edit?usp=sharing). We also designed and published a [survey](https://bit.ly/k8s-upgrade-survey) to capture pain points and better understand challenges Kubernetes users face with upgrading. We collected 223 survey responses. From this data, we identified some areas where we can better communicate improvements that have already been made to the project. We plan to work on several of these during 2024 and will present analyzed results from the survey to the community and sponsoring SIGs during 2024. -We also hosted a [maintainer track session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fngdOlwZtQ) at KubeCon NA in Chicago to discuss what the working group wanted to achieve. +Some of these include blog posts around: + +* How upgrades are easier/safer now +* How to do upgrades that are less disruptive +* Work the community has done around production readiness +* Building empathy for users and avoiding breaking changes + +We hosted a [maintainer track session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fngdOlwZtQ) at KubeCon NA in Chicago to discuss what the working group wanted to achieve. We have been meeting on a bi-weekly cadence, but have not provided updates to the sponsoring SIGs as most of 2023 was spent forming and drafting the survey. We will provide updates to the sponsoring SIGS during 2024. From 175c1c5500290d8e011e54118509201690c25231 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeremy Rickard Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:52:58 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Add relevant KubeCon talks Signed-off-by: Jeremy Rickard --- wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md | 8 +++++++- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md b/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md index 72bce38fdc4..2cb6ad0d1da 100644 --- a/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md +++ b/wg-lts/annual-report-2023.md @@ -20,7 +20,13 @@ We hosted a [maintainer track session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fngdOlwZ We have been meeting on a bi-weekly cadence, but have not provided updates to the sponsoring SIGs as most of 2023 was spent forming and drafting the survey. We will provide updates to the sponsoring SIGS during 2024. -2. Are there any areas and/or subprojects that your group needs help with (e.g. fewer than 2 active OWNERS)? + +2. Did you have community-wide updates in 2023 (e.g. KubeCon talks)? + +* [KCSNA 2023 - Swimming with the current: make it easy to stay up-to-date - Jordan Liggitt](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtigVP3lRh4) +* [KubeCon NA 2023 - Community-Powered Kubernetes LTS: Ensuring Stability and Compatibility While Driving Innovation - Jeremy Rickard](https://kccncna2023.sched.com/event/1R4cZ/sponsored-keynote-community-powered-kubernetes-lts-ensuring-stability-and-compatibility-while-driving-innovation-jeremy-rickard-principal-software-engineer-microsoft-azure) +* [KubeCon NA 2023 - What's up with Kubernetes Long Term Support? - Jeremy Rickard](https://kccncna2023.sched.com/event/1R2tj/whats-up-with-kubernetes-long-term-support-jeremy-rickard-microsoft) + ## Operational