[Solved] Given this output from kubectl get deployment frontend:DESIRED=4, CURRENT=5, UP-TO-DATE=4, AVAILABLE=4What does the extra Pod indicate? | Kubernetes

Kubernetes - ReplicaSets and Deployments

Given this output from kubectl get deployment frontend:
DESIRED=4, CURRENT=5, UP-TO-DATE=4, AVAILABLE=4
What does the extra Pod indicate?

ADeployment is scaling up to 5 Pods

BA Pod is terminating but still counted in current

CThere is a Pod stuck in pending state

DDeployment has an error and created extra Pod

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Compare desired and current replicas
Desired=4 but current=5 means one extra Pod exists temporarily.
Step 2: Understand Pod lifecycle
Extra Pod is likely terminating but still counted until fully removed.
Final Answer:
A Pod is terminating but still counted in current -> Option B
Quick Check:
Current can temporarily exceed desired during Pod termination [OK]

Quick Trick: Current can be higher during Pod termination [OK]

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