Answer
hostPath ties Pods to nodes, risks corruption, and reduces portability.
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hostPath mounts a directory from the host node's filesystem into the Pod. This creates a tight coupling between the Pod and the specific node it runs on (non-portable). It bypasses storage abstractions, allows Pods to read/write sensitive host files, and creates a security risk. Use PVCs with proper StorageClasses for persistent storage instead.
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