You ran kubectl get pods -l app=web but no pods were returned, even though pods exist with that label. What might be wrong?

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Kubernetes - Labels and Selectors

You ran kubectl get pods -l app=web but no pods were returned, even though pods exist with that label. What might be wrong?

ALabels only work on services, not pods

BPods with label 'app=web' are automatically deleted

CYou used the wrong label key or value in the selector

Dkubectl cannot filter pods by labels

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Verify label selector correctness
If the label key or value is mistyped, no pods match.
Step 2: Eliminate other causes
Pods are not deleted automatically; kubectl supports label filtering; labels work on pods.
Final Answer:
You used the wrong label key or value in the selector -> Option C
Quick Check:
Label selector must match exactly = D [OK]

Quick Trick: Double-check label keys and values in selectors [OK]

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