Decision LogJun 29, 20264 min
Do not default to Kubernetes from day zero
A decision log on when Kubernetes helps early teams and when it creates platform drag.
By Ramiro Castillo
Do not default to Kubernetes from day zero
Context
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Problem
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Options
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Decision
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Tradeoffs
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When I would choose differently
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