What is Kubernetes?

Kubernetes is an open-source platform designed for managing and orchestrating containers and containerized applications, automating tasks such as scaling, scheduling, and monitoring, which streamlines the management of resources for developers. Originally developed by Google and influenced by its cluster manager Borg, Kubernetes was released as an open-source technology in 2015 and is now managed by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. Written in the Go programming language, Kubernetes is a prominent container management system used for various applications, including web hosting, machine learning, and high-performance computing. Its architecture involves components like pods, nodes, and clusters, enabling efficient deployment and management of containerized software. Kubernetes is noted for its portability, scalability, strong community support, automation capabilities, and built-in security features, making it a popular choice for developers looking to enhance application performance and reliability across different environments. Additionally, the platform includes tools like Kubeflow for machine learning, providing scalability and resource optimization for AI applications.