Testing Rollback to a Previous Version in Kubernetes Using Minikube

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One of the greatest advantages of Kubernetes is its built-in ability to handle rollouts and rollbacks with ease. When deploying new versions of applications, there’s always a risk of failure — whether due to bugs, misconfigurations, or other unforeseen issues. Fortunately, Kubernetes provides a straightforward way to rollback to a previous version when things go wrong, helping you quickly restore your application to a known-good state.

In this article, we’ll explore how to use Kubernetes rollouts and rollbacks using Minikube for local testing. By the end, you’ll understand how to simulate a failed deployment and perform a rollback to restore a stable version of your application.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to deploy different versions of an application in Kubernetes.
• How to simulate a failed deployment.
• How to use kubectl rollout undo to rollback to a previous version.
• Why rollbacks are crucial for handling failed deployments in production.

The Importance of Rollbacks in Kubernetes

In production environments, failed deployments can cause downtime or other critical issues. Rollbacks provide a safety net, allowing you to…