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Homebrew vs Kubernetes

Homebrew started first, in 2009, 5 years before Kubernetes.

Why Homebrew lasted

  • It is how a Mac gets Unix software. That sentence has been true for a long time.
  • A volunteer formula tree is a public good with a donation jar.

Why Kubernetes lasted

  • Google donated the Borg-shaped idea and every cloud had to speak it.
  • It is ugly YAML and it won anyway, which is how you know it is infrastructure.

Questions

Which is older, Homebrew or Kubernetes?

Homebrew started first, in 2009, 5 years before Kubernetes.

How long has Homebrew been running?

Homebrew has been up 17 years 120 days, since 2009-05-20.

How long has Kubernetes been running?

Kubernetes has been up 12 years 102 days, since 2014-06-07.

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