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Cluster API v1.12.0 introduces two major features—in-place updates and chained upgrades—to reduce friction in Kubernetes cluster lifecycle operations.
•In-place updates allow changes to existing machines without deleting and re-creating them, complementing the existing immutable rollout strategy.
•Cluster API automatically selects between immutable rollouts and in-place updates based on the nature of the change (e.g., in-place for credential changes, rollout when workload disruption is unavoidable).
•Chained upgrades enable users to upgrade across multiple Kubernetes minor versions in a single operation by declaring a target version and letting Cluster API orchestrate intermediate steps.
•Worker machines skip intermediate minor releases when allowed by Kubernetes version skew policies, optimizing the upgrade process.
•Both features support extensibility via update extension hooks and upgrade plan runtime extensions for custom automation.
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