Pods are small, self-contained units used in various contexts, such as technology and biology. In computing, a pod is a group of one or more containers, like those managed by Kubernetes, that share storage and network resources. This allows for efficient deployment and scaling of applications. In nature, pods refer to the structures that contain seeds or offspring. For example, pea pods hold peas, while whale pods are groups of whales that travel together. Both uses of the term highlight the idea of a compact unit that serves a specific purpose, whether in technology or the natural world.