Building welcoming Kubernetes communities and the many paths to contribution, with Kaslin Fields

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In this interview, *Kaslin Fields*, Developer Relations Engineering Manager at Google, discusses: - *Staying current in Kubernetes*: How *creating content* is the most effective way to stay on the cutting edge - *Non-code contribution pathways*: Practical ways to contribute to Kubernetes through *communications*, *social media*, *blogging*, and *community orientation* - *Balancing technical work with community leadership*: How to manage *developer relations* responsibilities at a major cloud provider while maintaining active involvement in *open source governance* and *community building* Find all the links and info for this interview here: https://ku.bz/HHJ3vz5f9 CHAPTERS ========= 00:00 Introduction and Kaslin's background 00:42 Getting started with Kubernetes 02:25 Staying up to date in the ecosystem 04:18 Mentors and community influences 06:04 What Kubernetes means to Kaslin 08:36 Path to community building and education 10:41 Balancing technical and community work 12:46 Impact of contributor experience on adoption 14:37 Advice for non-code contributors 21:12 Future of education and advocacy in Kubernetes 25:22 What's next and how to connect