Configuration drift from identical dev and prod manifests

Using the same Kubernetes manifests across development, staging, and production without environment-specific customization leads to instability, poor performance, and security gaps. Environment factors like traffic patterns, scaling needs, and access control differ significantly.

Sources

• https://www.ajeetraina.com/kubernetes-annoyances-for-devops-a-deep-dive-into-real-world-pain-points/
• https://kubernetes.io/blog/2025/10/20/seven-kubernetes-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid/

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