Kubernetes has officially announced that Ingress NGINX will be retired by March 2026. No more security fixes, no more features and the repo will go read-only. If your cluster uses Ingress NGINX, this video is a must-watch. In this detailed breakdown, I cover: ✔ What Ingress NGINX is and why it became so widely adopted ✔ Why Kubernetes is deprecating it ✔ The exact retirement timeline ✔ How to check if your cluster uses it ✔ What Kubernetes recommends as the successor ✔ A clear explanation of Gateway API (Gateway → Route → Service) ✔ Migration considerations and real-world options (APISIX, Kong, Traefik, HAProxy) This is one of the biggest changes in Kubernetes networking, and now is the best time to prepare. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ⏰ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Introduction & Breaking News 00:30 - What Is Ingress NGINX? (Quick Explain) 01:34 - Why Ingress NGINX Is Being Retired 02:28 - How to Check If Your Cluster Uses Ingress NGINX 02:55 - What Replaces It? Gateway API Explained 04:25 - What’s Next & Final Thoughts For 1:1 mentorship, consultations, or career guidance, you can book a session with me here: 🔗 Watch Related Playlists: - Kubernetes: - Github Actions: - Ansible: - AWX: - AI: ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with me 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ LinkedIn: Website: Medium: @kumarnikhil811 #cncf #kubernetes #ingress #gatewayapi #devops #kubernetestutorial