> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.serverlessapigateway.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.serverlessapigateway.com/glossary/r/rollback.md). # Rollback The process of reverting a set of changes to a previous state. This is often used in software deployment when a new release causes issues. A rollback is the process of reverting a system to a previous known-good state after a failed deployment, configuration change, or detected issue. Rollbacks are a critical safety mechanism in software operations, allowing teams to quickly recover from problems without having to diagnose and fix the issue under pressure. Rollback strategies depend on the deployment approach. In blue-green deployments, rolling back means switching traffic back to the previous environment. In rolling deployments, it means redeploying the previous version to all instances. Database rollbacks involve reversing schema migrations, which requires that migration scripts include both "up" and "down" operations. In API gateway and serverless environments, rollbacks are typically fast because deployments are lightweight. Reverting an API gateway configuration or a serverless function to a previous version can be done in seconds. Platforms like Cloudflare Workers support instant rollbacks to previous deployments. Version-controlled gateway configurations stored in Git make rollbacks straightforward -- reverting a commit and redeploying restores the previous state of routing rules, security policies, and rate limits. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.serverlessapigateway.com/glossary/r/rollback.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.