Pods & Pixels

Pods & Pixels

Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)

Christopher Adamson's avatar
Christopher Adamson
Feb 09, 2025
∙ Paid

The Kubernetes HorizontalPodAutoscaler (HPA) automatically scales the number of pods in a deployment, replica set, or stateful set based on observed CPU, memory usage, or custom metrics. It ensures that applications can handle varying workloads efficiently while optimizing resource usage and costs.

Prerequisites

  • A basic understanding of Kubernetes concept…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Christopher Adamson.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Christopher Adamson · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture