Why Kubernetes?
Kubernetes automates container orchestration to ensure your applications are scalable, resilient, and self-healing.
Pros
- Automated deployment, scaling, and management of containers
- Self-healing: restarts failed containers automatically
- Supports rolling updates without downtime
- Strong ecosystem and community support
Cons / Trade-offs
- Steep learning curve for new teams
- Complex setup and operational overhead for small apps
- Requires monitoring and logging for effective management
- Resource overhead compared to lightweight container setups
Real-World Examples
- Microservices deployments for e-commerce platforms
- CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments
- Cloud-native applications running in multi-region clusters
Best Practices
- Use namespaces and RBAC for multi-team isolation
- Monitor cluster health and resource usage
- Automate scaling with HPA (Horizontal Pod Autoscaler)
- Secure clusters with network policies and secrets management
“Kubernetes is the backbone of modern cloud-native infrastructure, enabling scale, reliability, and automation.”
— Viswa
— Viswa