Demystifying the Architecture of Kubernetes: A Deep Dive Kubernetes, the container orchestration platform, has become synonymous with modern application deployment and management. But beneath its powerful capabilities lies a complex yet elegant architecture. This blog post will be your guide to understanding the intricate workings of Kubernetes, complete with visuals to aid comprehension. 1. Building Blocks: The Cluster Imagine a team of construction workers. While some handle blueprints (control plane), others build the structures (worker nodes). Similarly, a Kubernetes cluster consists of two main components: Control Plane: The brain of the operation, managing worker nodes and ensuring application health. It comprises several services: API Server: The central point of communication, receiving instructions and managing cluster state. Scheduler: Assigns workloads (deployments) to worker nodes based on defined criteria. Controller Manager: Manages various controllers tha...