This goes against the HN trope that "you don't need Kubernetes unless you are Google-size".
It turns out Kubernetes is actually perfect for small teams as it solves many hard operational issues, allowing you to focus on the important part of the stack: the application.
The key is to stick to a simple setup (try not to mess with networking config) and use a managed offering such as GKE. We may need a Kubernetes, The Good Parts guide.
> We may need a Kubernetes, The Good Parts guide
What is the closest thing out there today? Or at least a tutorial for sane, small production setups?
Kelsey Hightower's 'Kubernetes The Hard Way' [0] "is optimized for learning, which means taking the long route to ensure you understand each task required to bootstrap a Kubernetes cluster."