Prompt Detail:
Kubernetes (often abbreviated as "K8s") is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It was originally developed by Google and is now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).
Kubernetes allows developers to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications easily and efficiently. It provides features such as automatic load balancing, automatic scaling, self-healing, and rolling updates, which help to keep applications running smoothly and consistently.
Kubernetes works by defining a desired state for your application and then continuously monitoring the current state of your application and making changes as needed to ensure that the desired state is maintained. It also provides a platform for running and managing containers across multiple hosts, making it easier to deploy and manage applications at scale.
Kubernetes is widely used in the industry and has become the de facto standard for container orchestration. It is used by companies of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, to manage their containerized applications in production environments.