The Guide to Kubernetes Labels

Kubernetes labels provide key-value pairs to organize and manage resources in a Kubernetes environment. They allow for troubleshooting, configuration, and cost management. There are two ways to label objects: through labels for querying and bulk operations, and through annotations for sharing information. Labels have two main uses: grouping resources for queries and bulk operations. To properly use labels, follow best practices such as learning the syntax, using recommended labels, and automating labeling.

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