From Kubernetes Chaos to Deployment Mastery: A Senior DevOps Reality Check
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After watching countless teams struggle with Kubernetes deployments, I've learned that the tool isn't the problem—it's knowing when to evolve your strategy.
The Real Progression (Not What Marketing Says):
Phase 1: Direct Helm (Weeks 1-4)
- Raw
helm installcommands - Works for: 1-5 services, small teams
- Breaks when: Multiple environments hit