Riccardo Padovani 1/26/2025

Why K8s deployments need `matchLabels` keyword

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This technical article delves into the Kubernetes Deployment specification, specifically questioning why the `matchLabels` selector must be explicitly defined and must match the pod template labels. It explores the underlying architecture involving ReplicaSets to justify this design choice, arguing that while it seems redundant, it is a necessary constraint for the system's operation.

Why K8s deployments need `matchLabels` keyword

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