What is the Kubernetes Lease object and how is it used in leader election?

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Kubernetes Fundamentals — Hard

What is the Kubernetes Lease object and how is it used in leader election?

Key points

  • Lease objects are used for coordination, not billing or resource tracking
  • Leader election relies on lease renewal to ensure control plane availability
  • The coordination.k8s.io API provides the Lease object for this purpose
  • Lease duration determines how quickly a new leader is elected

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