Kubernetes, or K8s for short, is an open-source container-orchestration tool designed by Google. It's used for bundling and managing clusters of containerized applications — a process known as 'orchestration' in the computing world. The name Kubernetes originates from Greek, meaning helmsman or pilot.

As more and more companies move to containerized environments, the demand for Kubernetes skills is skyrocketing. If you want to get ahead of the curve, pursuing a career in Kubernetes is a great way to do it.