Original Kubernetes Dashboard — retired upstream, upgraded to Angular 21.
The original Kubernetes Dashboard has been retired and upgraded to Angular 21. The upgrade process faced challenges, leading to a complete rebuild using React and MUI. After extensive work, the team successfully migrated the dashboard while maintaining its core functionality.
- ▪The official Kubernetes Dashboard was archived in January 2026 due to an unmaintainable codebase.
- ▪The upgrade from Angular 16 to 21 was complicated and initially resulted in numerous issues.
- ▪The team ultimately rebuilt the dashboard using React and MUI, achieving a successful migration.
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