Gitops With ArgoCD| Kubernetes Kerala Meetup | September 2023 | by Bhavani Indukuri
Channel: Kubernetes Kerala
Date: 2023-10-13

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GitOps is a modern software development and deployment approach that places Git, the widely used version control system, at the heart of the software delivery process. It adheres to a simple but powerful principle: the entire desired state of a system, including infrastructure and application configurations, is stored in Git repositories. This means that all changes to the system, whether they pertain to infrastructure, application code, or configuration settings, are made through code changes pushed to Git. GitOps allows for transparent version control, easy rollbacks, and audibility of all changes, making it an excellent choice for maintaining robust, reliable, and reproducible software deployments.

ArgoCD is a popular GitOps tool that embodies this principle. It provides a declarative, Git-centric approach to deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes clusters. With ArgoCD, the desired state of your Kubernetes resources is defined in Git repositories, and the tool continuously synchronizes the actual state of the cluster with this declared state. If there are any discrepancies or unauthorized changes, ArgoCD automatically brings the cluster back to the desired state. This not only ensures consistent, version-controlled deployments but also enhances security and scalability. ArgoCD simplifies the management of complex Kubernetes applications and promotes a robust GitOps workflow for DevOps teams.