What is a ‘StatefulSet’ and when should you use it over a ‘Deployment’ in Kubernetes?

Medium Topic: Kubernetes April 17, 2026

A StatefulSet is used for stateful applications that require unique, persistent identities and stable network identifiers. Unlike Deployments, which are for stateless pods, StatefulSets manage pods that are not interchangeable and have sticky identities.

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