Port

The terms Port, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm share a common underlying concept in both software and sea contexts.

Port in software context

A port is a communication endpoint or interface that is used by network protocols to identify specific applications or services running on a computer. Each application or service listens on a specific port for incoming data.

Port in sea context

Just as a networking port serves as an entry or exit point for data traffic to and from a computer or network service, a seaport serves as a point of entry or exit for ships to access coastal areas for exchange of goods.

Docker

Docker in software context

Docker is a software used to maintain/configure the containers.

Applications deployed in a container.

Docker in sea context

A person who works at a port putting goods onto and taking them off ships.

Goods are stored in a container.

Helm

Helm in sea context

A tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat.

Helm in software context

Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes.

Just like helm or tiller of the ship controls the direction of the ship metaphorically helm software controls the deployment and configuration of application deployed in Kubernetes cluster.

Kubernetes

Kubernetes in sea context

Kubernetes is a greek word meaning the captain of the ship in english.

Kubernetes in software context

Like the captain is responsible for the safe journey of the ship in the seas, Kubernetes is responsible for carrying and delivering those boxes(containers) safely to locations(nodes) where they can be used.

Ensures the applications to run reliably and efficiently much like how a captain of the ship ensures the smooth operation and navigation of a ship.

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