What Happens When Kubernetes Deletes a Pod?
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Graceful termination of pods in Kubernetes is essential to prevent data loss, minimize interruptions, and ensure services are stopped in a controlled manner. This process occurs when Kubernetes deletes a pod, whether due to a Deployment update, scaling, eviction for lack of resources, or when the user manually deletes the pod. Understanding how graceful termination works helps you design more robust applications. When Kubernetes wants to terminate a pod, it gives it the opportunity to shut down gracefully. Read more...