Kubernetes Enhancement Proposals (KEPs) are pivotal in proposing, communicating, and coordinating new efforts within the Kubernetes project.

As members of the Release Team (the team responsible for releasing the next version of Kubernetes) especially Enhancements Team under SIG-Release, we play a vital role in maintaining the active status of enhancements and facilitating communication between stakeholders, be it a deprecation or a feature update.

In this talk, we look at the KEP lifecycle from the perspective of the release team, exploring the process (enhancements freeze, code freeze, and the exception process), major themes, and more. Additionally, we will discuss the developer's viewpoint on KEPs, highlighting the process, deadlines, and best practices for proposing, reviewing, and implementing KEPs effectively.

Join us to know how KEPs drive innovation and collaboration within the Kubernetes community, empowering contributors to shape the future of Kubernetes development.