Istio makes all that much easier - traffic splits, percentage traffic splits, doing some sort of chaos testing to see how it works.
Istio offers key features like load balancing, service application, and monitoring, enhancing performance and reliability. Its ease of use simplifies complex network operations, while traffic management and Sidecar injection bolster security and efficiency. Though cost-effective and secure with mutual TLS, novices may struggle due to limited documentation and potential overhead. Learning improvements and paid support options could enhance user experience, particularly for those familiarizing with Kubernetes and networking.