ConfigMaps in Kubernetes

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They are an API object that allows us to store non-credential data as KV pair.

It could be used to set environment variables for example.

The data can not exceed 1 MiB.

Updated October 28, 2026 at 15:53 . Thoughts? Email me.

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Secrets in Kubernetes TIL

Secrets are similar to ConfigMaps but are used to hold confidential data. Since these can be created separately from the pods, there is less risk of it being exposed.
How to Set Environment Variable in a Pod Using ConfigMaps TIL

First, create a ConfigMap.
How to Create a ConfigMap in Kubernetes TIL

To create a ConfigMap in Kubernetes: