Using the latest version of Kubernetes is crucial for accessing the latest system functionalities. Namespaces are essential in organizing objects, enabling logical partitions, and providing security benefits. Using kubectl is also highly recommended to create single container services and deployments efficiently. Avoiding hostPort and hostNetwork settings unless necessary can limit pod scheduling options. Implementing role-based access control (RBAC) is vital for assigning permissions to service accounts and developers. Following the GitOps workflow automates deployment processes with CI/CD pipelines, increasing efficiency and speed. Not using "naked" pods ensures availability in case of node failure, while configuring least-privilege access to secrets restricts access to sensitive information. Utilizing Readiness and Liveness probes enables health checks for pods and applications. Lastly, monitoring cluster resources is essential for proactive management of clusters, tracking utilization of CPU, memory, and storage, and receiving alerts when desired resources are not available.