Tilt
Tilt is an open-source development tool that automates and streamlines the process of building, testing, and deploying microservices in Kubernetes environments. It provides a local development experience by automatically rebuilding and redeploying services when code changes are detected, reducing manual steps and improving developer productivity. Tilt includes a web-based UI for monitoring service status and logs, making it easier to debug and manage complex applications.
Developers should use Tilt when working with Kubernetes-based microservices applications to accelerate local development cycles and reduce context-switching. It is particularly valuable for teams building containerized applications that require frequent iterations, as it automates rebuilds and deployments, enabling faster feedback loops. Tilt simplifies the management of multi-service dependencies and helps maintain consistency between local and production environments.