The Name Kubernetes’s History
Kubernetes was first developed in 2015, which was a critical year for the project. The initiative went under the name The Borg before going public, a reference to Star Trek mythology. However, legal obstacles forced a rebranding attempt, which resulted in the term Kubernetes. Interestingly, at this time the project went under the internal moniker Seven of Nine, another nod to Star Trek.
Why Kubernetes Called K8s ?
Among the many new terminology and phrases that appear necessary to participate in the complex world of Kubernetes, one unusual acronym that keeps coming up is K8s. Curious about the history and relevance of this shorthand, which you may have observed used interchangeably with its full term if you’ve been immersed in Kubernetes discussions.