In this guide, we explain to readers the differences between using a Kubernetes statefulset, versus using a deployment, as well as the use cases for each.

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A StatefulSet is a Kubernetes resource object that manages a set of pods with unique identities. By assigning a persistent ID that is maintained even if the pod is rescheduled, a Stateful set helps maintain the uniqueness and ordering of pods. Pods within the statefulSet can be verified with the <terminal informal inline> command. The above commands create three pod replicas with ordered identities.

Statefulset vs Deployment | Differences & Use Cases

Kubernetes Deployment vs. StatefulSet: How to Choose