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What is the Sync phase (as opposed to PreSync/PostSync)?

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The Sync phase is the main phase where the application's regular resources are applied. Sync-phase hooks run alongside these resources. PreSync runs before this phase and PostSync after it completes and is Healthy.
Real-world example The Deployment and Service apply during the Sync phase, between the PreSync migration and PostSync tests.

Common follow-ups: What runs in the Sync phase? | How does it relate to Pre/PostSync?