Kubernetes architecture for beginners. It explains that Kubernetes, or K8s, is a tool for managing and orchestrating containers, comparing it to an orchestra conductor. The article outlines core components like Nodes (computers), Clusters (groups of nodes), Master Node (the planner), Worker Nodes (the executors), Pods (containers grouped together), and Controllers (ensuring the desired number of pods run). The author illustrates how Kubernetes functions by describing the user providing a manifest, the master node assigning tasks, worker nodes executing them, and controllers monitoring the system for the desired state. Finally, the piece emphasizes the importance of Kubernetes for scalability, high availability, self-healing, and portability of modern applications.