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HOW KUBERNETES PROBES WORK

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Kubernetes uses three types of probes (startup, readiness, and liveness) to manage application health, making containers run effectively and handle traffic. By configuring these probes correctly, developers can improve application resilience, minimize downtime during deployments, and avoid common issues like crash loops and service failures.