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What does OutOfSync mean and what should you do about it?

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Answer

OutOfSync means the live cluster state differs from the desired state in Git. You review the diff to see the difference, then either sync to apply Git's state, or update Git if the live change is desired. With auto-sync it reconciles automatically.
Real-world example After a manifest edit, the app shows OutOfSync; reviewing the diff confirms the intended change before syncing.

Common follow-ups: How do you inspect what's OutOfSync? | Does auto-sync fix it automatically?