Terminology
This glossary defines some of the most common Kubernetes-related terms used in the book. Ping me if you think I’ve missed anything important:
- tkb@nigelpoulton.com
| Term | Definition (according to Nigel) |
|---|---|
| Admission controller | Code that validates or mutates resources to enforce policies. Runs as part of the API admission chain immediately after authentication and authorization. |
| Annotation | Object metadata that can be used to expose alpha or beta capabilities or integrate with third-party systems. |
| API | Application Programming Interface. In the case of Kubernetes, all resources are defined in the API, which is RESTful and exposed via the API server. |
| API group | A set of related API resources. For example, networking ... |
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