Kubernetes, often abbreviated as K8s, is an open-source container orchestration platform used for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Developed by Google, Kubernetes has become a standard in the containerization space and is widely used for managing container workloads in cloud environments.
Kubernetes simplifies the deployment and scaling of applications by providing features for load balancing, self-healing, and automated scaling. It abstracts the underlying infrastructure, making it easier for developers to focus on application logic. For example, an e-commerce website that experiences increased traffic during the holiday season can utilize Kubernetes to automatically scale its containerized web application to handle the higher load.
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