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What’s GitOps All About? GitOps is a way to manage infrastructure and applications through Git, using it as a single source of truth. In simple terms, you treat infrastructure configurations the same way you treat code: everything is defined, versioned, and stored in Git. By using Git’s familiar workflows (pull requests, commits, reviews), you make infrastructure changes with full visibility and control.  The magic of GitOps lies in automation. With tools like Flux or ArgoCD, every change committed to Git…

The GitOps model for software development is a boon to productivity and software security. Companies that aren’t embracing it are missing a huge opportunity to release better software faster and with lower risk. This benefits the entire organization by reducing the possibility of everything from buggy software to cyberattacks. Here’s a bit of history to explain what GitOps is, how it has evolved, why developers love it, and why businesses should too. History of DevOps DevOps was created about a…

Deploying applications in Kubernetes can be complex, especially for newcomers. Enter Argo CD, a GitOps-powered, declarative tool designed to automate Kubernetes application deployments. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to set up and use Argo CD to deploy applications seamlessly, with a step-by-step crafted for complete beginners. What You’ll Learn Installing and configuring Argo CD. Deploying applications using GitOps principles. Monitoring deployments and troubleshooting. Rolling back and managing application versions. Securing Argo CD for production use. Why Argo CD? Argo…

In today’s DevOps landscape, deploying applications in Kubernetes can be streamlined by adopting GitOps practices, which utilize Git as the source of truth for managing infrastructure and application state. Flux and ArgoCD have emerged as leading tools in this area, each offering unique advantages for continuous delivery within Kubernetes environments. This guide provides an in-depth comparison of Flux and ArgoCD, covering their definitions, key features, learning approaches, management strategies, maintenance, and real-world use cases. With a detailed comparison, this guide…

As a developer, you probably use the Git CLI (Command Line Interface) daily. However, writing the same old commands repeatedly can be laborious, especially when the commands are lengthy. This is where Git aliases come in to help out. In this article, you’ll learn how to simplify your Git commands by using aliases. Table of Contents Prerequisites What Are Git Aliases? How to Add Git Aliases Via the Global Git Configuration File (Recommended) How to Set Your Preferred Git Editor…

Every team is looking for a silver bullet to streamline their processes, deliver faster, and keep environments stable. One approach that has seen high adoption in recent years is GitOps. While the word might seem like yet another trendy DevOps term, it represents a groundbreaking change in how teams manage infrastructure and deployments. In this article, we’ll discuss GitOps, what it entails, and how it differs from traditional DevOps solutions. What Is GitOps? GitOps is a framework in which Git-based…

We can compromise an application by merging problematic code, whether it’s due to accidentally integrating unfinished work into the main branch or overlooking a critical bug that slipped past automated tests. In this article, I will guide you through the process of using git revert to safely undo a merge, ensuring that the commit history remains intact and the project’s integrity is preserved. How git revert Works We can think of git revert as Git’s version of an undo command.…

“Commit early, commit often” is a popular mantra in software development when using Git. Doing so ensures that each change is well-documented, enhances collaboration, and makes it easier to track the project’s evolution. However, this can also lead to an overabundance of commits. This is where the importance of squashing commits comes into play. Squashing commits is the process of combining multiple commit entries into a single, cohesive commit. For instance, let’s say we work on a feature implementing a…

If you grew up in the US, chances are you have a memory of going to summer camp. Even if you didn’t attend one yourself, the camp experience of going away from home, learning all sorts of arts and crafts, meeting new best friends, and going on memorable adventures is baked into pop culture and media. Every August, the largest hacker summer camp on earth takes place in the heat of Las Vegas. This year marked the thirty-second iteration of…