Kubernetes (k8s) is a container orchestration system that automates deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
K3s is a lightweight Kubernetes distribution. Minimal footprint, single binary, stripped of non-essential components. Perfect for edge, IoT, and local dev. Fast startup, minimal memory.
Minikube runs Kubernetes locally in a VM or container. It’s fast, lightweight, and ideal for dev, testing, and learning.