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Rolling Updates in Kubernetes

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Christopher Adamson
Sep 19, 2025
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Rolling updates are the default deployment strategy in Kubernetes, designed to introduce new application versions incrementally while maintaining availability. This approach ensures that no downtime occurs during the update process by replacing old pods with new ones in a controlled manner. In this part, we’ll explore how rolling updates work, implement them step by step, and understand best practices for using them effectively.

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