Skaffold
Skaffold is an open-source command-line tool developed by Google that automates the development workflow for Kubernetes applications. It handles tasks like building, pushing, and deploying container images, enabling developers to iterate quickly on code changes in a local or remote Kubernetes cluster. It supports various build and deploy tools, providing a consistent experience across different environments.
Developers should use Skaffold when working on Kubernetes-based applications to streamline the development loop, reducing manual steps and speeding up testing and debugging. It is particularly useful for microservices architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and team projects where consistent deployment workflows are needed, as it integrates with tools like Docker, Kaniko, and Helm.