Rollback deployments in Firebase - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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What does 'rollback deployment' mean in Firebase hosting?

It means returning your website or app to a previous version that was working well, undoing the latest changes.

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How can you rollback a Firebase hosting deployment?

Use the command firebase hosting:rollback followed by the site name and the version you want to restore.

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Why is it important to keep track of deployment versions in Firebase?

Because it lets you quickly go back to a stable version if the new deployment causes problems.

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What happens to your users when you rollback a Firebase deployment?

Users see the previous version of your site or app, as if the latest update never happened.

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Can you rollback multiple times in Firebase hosting?

Yes, you can rollback to any previous deployment version saved in Firebase hosting history.

Which Firebase CLI command is used to rollback a deployment?

A firebase hosting:restore

B firebase hosting:rollback

C firebase rollback:deploy

D firebase deploy:undo

The correct command to rollback a Firebase hosting deployment is firebase hosting:rollback.

What is the main reason to rollback a deployment?

A To fix issues caused by the latest deployment

B To update to a newer version

C To delete the site

D To add new features

Rollback is used to fix problems by returning to a previous stable version.

Can you rollback to any previous version in Firebase hosting?

A No, only the last deployment

B Only versions from the last 24 hours

C Yes, any saved deployment version

D Only versions manually saved

Firebase hosting keeps a history of deployments allowing rollback to any previous version.

What do users see after a rollback?

A The previous stable version

B An error page

C The latest deployment

D A blank page

Users see the previous stable version after rollback.

Is rollback a permanent deletion of the latest deployment?

A No, it archives the latest deployment

B Yes, it deletes the latest deployment

C Yes, it removes all deployment history

D No, it just switches the active version

Rollback switches the active version but keeps deployment history intact.

Explain how to perform a rollback deployment in Firebase hosting and why it might be necessary.

Think about the command and the reason for going back to an earlier version.

Describe what happens to your website and users when you rollback a Firebase deployment.

Focus on user experience and deployment state.