KubeBuddy, Can You Deploy? – Simplifying Kubernetes with The Pixel Robot🎙️

Code To Cloud

In this episode of Code to Cloud, host Kevin Evans is joined by none other than Richard Hooper, a.k.a. The Pixel Robot! 🚀

We dive into Richard’s latest CNCF-nominated project, KubeBuddy — a tool designed to simplify production Kubernetes deployments and make life easier for platform engineers everywhere. Richard also shares insights into KRO(kro.run), the growing power of Crossplane, and where he sees Kubernetes heading next.

🔧 Topics covered:

• The story behind KubeBuddy

• Tips for simplifying Kubernetes in production

• How KRO and Crossplane are reshaping platform ops

• Platform Engineering Hub

• Richard’s top 3 skills for 2025

• And of course… the Quick Fire Round 🔥

Whether you’re a Kubernetes beginner or a seasoned platform engineer, this episode is packed with real-world advice, clarity, and a few laughs along the way.