Introduction
Kubernetes has become the de facto standard for container orchestration.
But for most developers, its complexity gets in the way of shipping.
The Problem With Raw Kubernetes
Developers shouldn't need to understand every Kubernetes primitive to deploy an app.
The cognitive overhead is real: namespaces, RBAC, resource limits, ingress controllers.
Golden Paths to the Rescue
A golden path is an opinionated, paved route for developers to follow.
It abstracts away the platform complexity and exposes only what developers need.
How to Build One
Start with your most common deployment pattern.
Document it, template it, and put it in your developer portal.
The Result
Developers ship faster. Platform teams get fewer support tickets.
Everyone wins.
Conclusion
Kubernetes complexity is a platform problem, not a developer problem.
Solve it at the platform layer with golden paths.