Kubernetes Ingress vs Gateway API

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Architecture comparison showing Kubernetes Ingress as a monolithic config versus Gateway API separating GatewayClass, Gateway, and HTTPRoutes by roles.

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What it shows

Ingress mixes routing, TLS, and infrastructure into a single un-scoped object
Gateway API splits concerns across Infra, Cluster Ops, and Application roles
Native support for HTTPRoute, GRPCRoute, header-based routing, and weights

The takeaway

Gateway API replaces overloaded Ingress annotations with role-oriented, expressive CRDs.

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