Kubernetes has become the standard for container orchestration, enabling scalable, portable, and efficient deployment across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Adoption is strong—49% of surveyed developers use Kubernetes or containers, often for both dev/test and production. Benefits include autoscaling, multi-cloud potential, and resource efficiency, but challenges remain: 57% cite steep learning curves, and 47% struggle with complexity. Lightweight K3s addresses these issues with faster cluster launch, lower resource needs, and full K8s compatibility, making it a growing choice for production workloads.

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