Kubernetes
Medium
Concepts
What is the difference between a Deployment and a StatefulSet?
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Answer: Deployments are for stateless applications, while StatefulSets are for stateful applications
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Deployments are designed for stateless applications where any pod is interchangeable with any other. StatefulSets are used for stateful applications that require stable network identities, persistent storage, and ordered deployment and scaling.
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