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How does Spring Boot handle runtime configuration drift in distributed systems?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Configuration drift occurs when service instances run with inconsistent configs.
Deep explanation
In distributed deployments, services may load different config versions due to rollout timing or caching. Spring Cloud Config helps centralize configuration, but drift can still occur without proper refresh mechanisms.
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