Technology choice? Don't be weird

In a discussion with Corey Larson, the lead architect at Earthly, the strategic decision-making process for building an internal platform on AWS using EKS is explored, emphasizing the importance of adhering to mainstream practices to maximize community support. The concept of "weirdness points" is introduced, suggesting that deviating from established norms in technology platforms, such as Kubernetes, should be justified with a clear rationale due to the increased maintenance burden and reduced community support that may result. The conversation highlights the importance of choosing established paths in Kubernetes and other cloud technologies unless there is a compelling reason to diverge, with a careful consideration of long-term implications.

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