Why Lyft, Reddit, Doordash use Kubernetes for testing

Large engineering teams testing on Kubernetes

Large engineering teams from companies such as Lyft, Reddit, Doordash, Eventbrite, and Prezi are testing code on shared Kubernetes clusters. This testing phase involves experimenting with how the code interacts with other resources before unit tests or end-to-end tests are implemented. Using a shared Kubernetes cluster allows for greater consistency and early discovery of unknown issues, enhancing developer velocity. It has its challenges, including balancing the costs of running the cluster against the benefits of a standardized environment and managing the resource limitations of local workstations. STORY