Learn how to manage north/south traffic in Kubernetes using the Gateway API, which offers a flexible alternative to Ingress Controllers. The article walks through the process of setting up a Gateway, configuring a GatewayClass, and creating an HTTPRoute to route traffic to a backend service. By following the provided steps, readers can successfully implement their own Kubernetes Gateway API configuration.

Kubernetes traffic management is challenging due to the complexity of modern applications and the limitations of traditional tools like Ingress. The Gateway API offers a standardized, Kubernetes-native framework that improves traffic management by enabling advanced routing, load balancing, and security while simplifying configurations across clusters. This solution addresses the operational difficulties associated with managing multiple services in dynamic environments.