alternative to `EmptyDir` volumes: as with `EmptyDir`, volumes are created and deleted for each pod automatically by Kubernetes. But because the normal provisioning process is used (`PersistentVolumeClaim`), storage can be provided by third-party storage vendors and all of the usual volume features work. Volumes don't need to be empty; for example, restoring from snapshot is supported. ([#92784](https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/92784), [@pohly](https://github.com/pohly)) [SIG API Machinery, Apps,...