Kubernetes: Get to know the container orchestration solution

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This post provides a foundational overview of Kubernetes, explaining its core concepts such as clusters, nodes, pods, services, volumes, and namespaces. It details the master and worker node architectures, including components like the API server, etcd, controller manager, scheduler, kubelet, and kube-proxy. The role of Docker as a container runtime is clarified, and the distinction between Docker and Kubernetes is explained. The benefits of Kubernetes, including automation, flexibility, scalability, and update management, are discussed, alongside its limitations such as complexity and resource requirements. The post also touches upon the integration of Kubernetes with Git and GitLab, and briefly mentions competing solutions and how to get started.