We solved the error that occurred during the big promotion on April 29th using the Kubernetes gateway, and we also saved 30% on server costs.
This article is based on the logistics scenarios of a European three-person backend team and shares practical experiences in using the Kubernetes gateway to resolve errors that occur during major promotional events (such as "429" events). It covers the key benefits, details of common pitfalls, the applicable scope, and tips for getting started, helping developers from overseas small and medium-sized enterprises to determine whether they need to introduce this component and how to avoid potential issues when implementing it.