Explore the intricate process of creating a Kubernetes release in this 36-minute conference talk from CNCF. Delve into the lifecycle of a Kubernetes release, from assembling the Release Team to maintaining release branches for stability and security fixes. Gain insights into the technical aspects of branch management, covering all stages of the release cycle. Discover the Release Engineering tooling and understand the design decisions shaping the overall process. Learn about the various Release Engineering roles, the Kubernetes Release Toolbox, and future plans for improvement. Witness a demonstration of the release process, including announcement, cutting a release, release staging, and artifact creation. Conclude with a Q&A session to address any lingering questions about this complex but crucial aspect of one of the world's largest open-source projects.