Orchestrating Stateful Apps with Kubernetes StatefulSets

Kubernetes has become a viable solution for orchestrating stateful apps, thanks to the introduction of StatefulSets, which provide ordered operations, stable network identities, persistent storage, and mandatory headless services. These features enable the management of stateful applications such as databases, message queues, and metadata stores, which require long-running persistence and stable network identities. By using StatefulSets, developers can deploy stateful apps in a consistent, efficient, and resilient manner, making Kubernetes a strong candidate for mission-critical production environments.