Kubernetes Secrets vs ConfigMaps

Question

Have been using Kubernetes secrets up to date. Now we have ConfigMaps as well.

What is the preferred way forward - secrets or config maps?

P.S. After a few i

Answer 1

One notable difference in the implementation is that kubectl apply -f:

• ConfigMaps are "unchanged" if the data hasn't changed.
• Secrets are always "configured" - even if the file hasn't changed