[sig-node] [Exception Request] KEP-5419: InPlace Pod-Level Resources Resize — Code Freeze Exception for v1.36

[Narang Dixita Sohanlal]

Hi,

I am reaching out to request for an exception for the following:

Enhancement name: In-Place Pod-Level Resources Resize
Enhancement status: beta
SIG: Sig Node
k/enhancements repo issue #: https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/issues/5419
PR #’s: 

1. Test fix - https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/137866 

2. Kubelet bug fix - https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/137876

3. Feature gate graduation - https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/137684

Additional time needed (in calendar days, due end of day AoE): 3 days

Reason this enhancement is critical for this milestone: Pod-level resources are currently beta (since 1.34), but the feature's full graduation depends on the 'In-Place Pod-Level Resources Resize' beta. By prioritizing these bug fixes, we can expedite the GA process for both Pod-level resources and this KEP.

Risks from adding code late: Medium; Pod-level resources is an opt-in feature as it requires setting pod-level resources explicitly in pod spec even after feature gate is enabled. KEP 5419 is to enable resizing of pod-level resources so the impact is limited. The PRs fix bugs and tests will go through multiple rounds of reviews. 

Risks from cutting enhancement: Cutting this enhancement risks delaying critical feedback for KEP 2837 (Pod-level resources), as its effective utilization depends on resize support. Furthermore, this would directly postpone the GA timeline for both KEPs.

[Mrunal]

+1 from sig-node.

[Narang Dixita Sohanlal]

Requesting for an update in the number of days as discussed on slack.

Enhancement name: In-Place Pod-Level Resources Resize
Enhancement status: beta
SIG: Sig Node
k/enhancements repo issue #: https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/issues/5419
PR #’s: 

1. Test fix - https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/137866 

2. Kubelet bug fix - https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/137876

3. Feature gate graduation - https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/137684

Additional time needed (in calendar days, due end of day AoE): 5 days i.e. 25th March

Reason this enhancement is critical for this milestone: Pod-level resources are currently beta (since 1.34), but the feature's full graduation depends on the 'In-Place Pod-Level Resources Resize' beta. By prioritizing these bug fixes, we can expedite the GA process for both Pod-level resources and this KEP.

Risks from adding code late: Medium; Pod-level resources is an opt-in feature as it requires setting pod-level resources explicitly in pod spec even after feature gate is enabled. KEP 5419 is to enable resizing of pod-level resources so the impact is limited. The PRs fix bugs and tests will go through multiple rounds of reviews. 

Risks from cutting enhancement: Cutting this enhancement risks delaying critical feedback for KEP 2837 (Pod-level resources), as its effective utilization depends on resize support. Furthermore, this would directly postpone the GA timeline for both KEPs.

[Ryota]

Hi all,

The release team is APPROVING this exception request for KEP-5419 based on the discussion in the Slack thread[0].

Given KubeCon EU is taking place in the week of 23rd March, we are accepting longer extension than usual.
We are approving the *5 calendar day* extension based on the discussion from the Slack thread, and thus your updated deadline to merge code + test PRs for this KEP is:
Monday, 23rd March, 2026 (Anywhere-on-Earth) / 12:00 UTC on Tuesday, 24th March, 2026

Thanks,
Ryota Sawada
v1.36 Release Team Lead

[0]: https://kubernetes.slack.com/archives/C2C40FMNF/p1773971372574719