Kubernetes v1.36 Draws the Line: externalIPs Deprecated, gitRepo Erased Forever
End of April 2026. That's when Kubernetes v1.36 drops, axing long-deprecated security holes that could've owned your nodes. But amid the removals? Real performance wins.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- v1.36 deprecates externalIPs (warnings now, removed v1.43) and removes gitRepo volumes entirely due to root exploits.
- Ingress NGINX retired March 2026: no more updates, migrate to Gateway API.
- SELinux volume labeling hits GA, slashing Pod startup delays with smarter mount options.
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Originally reported by Kubernetes Blog
