Optimizing Spring Boot apps for Kubernetes

Picture a harbor where ships come and go non-stop. This harbor relies on a system to manage the traffic smoothly to ensure each ship is in the place at the right time. In the realm of containerized applications, Kubernetes plays the role of this master harbor system. While Docker handles packaging applications into containers, Kubernetes orchestrates which containers should run, scales them as needed, manages traffic flow, and ensures their well-being.

Kubernetes isn’t meant to replace Docker; rather, it complements Docker effectively. Docker excels at containerization and transforming applications into efficient units. On the other hand, Kubernetes takes these units and seamlessly integrates them within the intricate landscape of modern cloud architecture.

By leveraging Kubernetes functionalities, developers can now oversee Spring Boot applications with an unprecedented level of efficiency and reliability. From deployments with...