Kubernetes has revolutionized workload scaling by providing a platform where application and infrastructure teams can unify their deployment processes using simple YAML configurations, though it has introduced challenges in cost management due to its ease of scaling. Harness Cloud Cost Management offers tools to optimize and track Kubernetes cluster expenses, highlighting the correlation between deployment changes and cost impacts. Before Kubernetes, scaling distributed applications required complex processes involving middleware engineers and was hindered by infrastructure constraints. Now, Kubernetes allows for rapid scaling through commands and YAML adjustments, reducing the need for detailed infrastructure knowledge but increasing potential costs as non-production workloads can consume significant resources. Platform engineers focus on maintaining the Kubernetes environment, while application teams handle workload tuning. To address cost concerns, Cloud Cost Management by Harness provides insights into application and cluster usage, enabling better financial oversight and optimization strategies without relying on traditional labeling or tagging methods.