Platform Engineering

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For: Developers and small platform teams deciding whether to operate Kubernetes themselves or use a managed control plane

Managed vs Self-Managed Kubernetes: What Every Team Needs to Know

Compare managed vs self-managed Kubernetes across control-plane ownership, upgrades, HA, recovery, cost, and team fit—and see when a managed Kubernetes service makes sense.

Aug 19, 202615 min read

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For: Startup founders, CTOs, engineering leads, and infrastructure operators deciding when internal platform work is worth the investment.

Platform Engineering for Startups: When Internal Platforms Pay Off

Learn when platform engineering for startups pays off, what to standardize first, how to evaluate golden paths, and when an internal developer platform is justified.

Aug 13, 202613 min read

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For: Developers, small infrastructure teams, and platform engineers deciding between K3s, a more explicit self-managed Kubernetes stack, and managed Kubernetes.

K3s vs K8s: Differences, Trade-Offs, and When to Use Each

K3s is Kubernetes, not a separate orchestrator. Compare K3s vs K8s on resource footprint, HA, customization, production use, and self-managed vs managed ownership.

Aug 10, 202615 min read

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