What are the best practices for Kubernetes health checks?

What are the best practices for Kubernetes health checks?

The best practices for Kubernetes health checks include using both liveness and readiness probes, setting appropriate timeouts, and ensuring your application can handle the checks without performance degradation.

Can you explain the difference between liveness and readiness probes?

Sure! Liveness probes determine if your application is running. If it fails, Kubernetes will restart the container. Readiness probes check if your application is ready to handle traffic. If it fails, Kubernetes will stop sending traffic to that pod.

What should I consider when configuring these probes?

When configuring probes, consider the response time of your application, the expected startup time, and the potential impact of the probes on your application's performance.

Are there any common pitfalls to avoid?

Yes, common pitfalls include setting timeouts too short, not accounting for application startup time, and failing to test the probes thoroughly.