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What does "node (Kubernetes)" mean in programming?

node (Kubernetes) is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.

Definition

A worker machine in a Kubernetes cluster, either virtual or physical, that runs pods. Each node contains the services needed to run pods, including the container runtime, kubelet, and kube-proxy.

Example

"The scheduler assigned the pod to the node with the most available memory."

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