ConfigMap

ConfigMap with Optional Values in Kubernetes

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In this article, we will explore how to define an item in a Kubernetes ConfigMap as optional. This is essential to prevent deployment issues, such as `CreateContainerConfigError`, when the ConfigMap is not available. We’ll also discuss scenarios where optional ConfigMap values are useful, such as setting environment variables like proxy settings only when needed. A sample application will demonstrate how to implement this in your YAML configurations.

Why You Should Empower ConfigMaps in Your Kubernetes Deployments?

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ConfigMaps is one of the most known and, at the same time, less used objects in the Kubernetes ecosystem. It is one of the primary objects that has been there from the beginning, even if we tried so many other ways to implement a Config Management solution (such as Consul, Spring Cloud Config, and others). … Read more