This paragraph provides an objective summary of the text, highlighting key points about Kubernetes and its role in orchestrating and managing application containers. It mentions that Kubernetes has emerged as the de facto standard for container orchestration and management, but is still in its early journey towards achieving its full potential. The paragraph also notes that many customers find value in using New Relic's observability platform to monitor their applications running on Kubernetes, and how this can help them troubleshoot issues more efficiently. Additionally, it explains the importance of monitoring Kubernetes application performance and provides guidance on choosing a tool for monitoring, setting up instrumentation, and linking Kubernetes metadata to application instrumentation. The paragraph concludes by emphasizing the need for comprehensive coverage, timely issue detection, and efficient troubleshooting in implementing effective Kubernetes application monitoring strategies.