As streaming platforms continue to take over our screens and revolutionize how we consume content, the importance of building a robust and scalable streaming service has never been more critical. How can organizations ensure compatibility across devices and platforms, while also reducing cost and maximizing efficiency? In this article, we’ll dive into video on-demand transcoding. In this tutorial, we’ll set up video transcoding using the  Linode Kubernetes Engine  in order to help scale your transcoding infrastructure based on demand. We’re going to walk through the process of converting an mp4 file to HLS (HTTP Live Streaming),  which is a format commonly used by streaming services. HLS uses  adaptive bitrate streaming  capabilities to ensure smooth playback and a consistent viewing experience, regardless of device or network speed.…