Kubernetes Configuration Good Practices

Configuration is one of those things in Kubernetes that seems small until it's not. Configuration is at the heart of every Kubernetes workload. A missing quote, a wrong API version or a misplaced YAML indent can ruin your entire deploy. This blog brings together tried-and-tested configuration best practices. The small habits that make your Kubernetes setup clean, consistent and easier to manage. Whether you are just starting out or already deploying apps daily, these are the little things that keep your cluster stable and your future self sane. This blog is inspired by the original Configuration Best Practices page, which has evolved through contributions from many members of the Kubernetes community. General configuration practices Use the latest stable API version Kubernetes evolves fast. Older APIs eventually get deprecated and stop working. So, whenever you are defining resources, make sure you are using the latest stable API version. You can always check with kubectl api-resources