What is the role of Kubernetes namespaces, and how can they be used to isolate and manage resources of a microservices architecture?

Kubernetes namespaces serve as a logical isolation mechanism within a cluster, allowing you to partition resources like pods, services, and volumes. Simply put, they allow teams to work independently while sharing the same cluster infrastructure.

In a microservices architecture, namespaces play an important role in separating different components, applications, or environments, such as development, testing, and production. By organizing resources into namespaces, you can prevent naming conflicts, enforce resource quotas, and manage RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) policies specific to each component or environment.