How do small teams optimize Kubernetes costs?

[RyanAP]

Kubernetes cost optimization strategies for small development teams

[Edward_R]

Cost optimization for Kubernetes is a marathon not a sprint for small teams. Play it smart by tying money to what actually ships. Start with microservices and a cloud native mindset but keep velocity intact. The big wins come from right sizing resources autoscaling cheaper nodes lean images and clear cost visibility across teams.

[JosephNJ]

Set precise requests and limits for every pod to avoid waste. Use namespace level limits to keep teams honest and make autoscaling predictable. Measure real usage and adjust as you ship more features.

[Brian_M]

Enable cluster autoscaler and mix in spot or preemptible nodes for non vital workloads. The savings can be big once baseline usage is modest and you can tolerate interruptions. Always have a graceful fallback so mission critical paths stay stable.

[Sophia55]

Tag workloads by team and project so costs trace to the right budget. A simple devops dashboard showing cost per deployment helps every sprint. You can start with cloud provider reports and add KubeCost later if you want deeper granularity.

[Justin75]

Keep images lean with multi stage builds and avoid bloated base layers. Store logs and backups in cheaper storage and use lifecycle rules. Lean images and smart storage choices in a cloud native setup cut ongoing spend and keep runners fast.