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GitOps Workflow Explained

Learn the GitOps workflow pattern: use Git as the single source of truth for infrastructure and application deployments with ArgoCD or FluxCD.

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Tools to Explore

ArgoCD

GitOps

Declarative GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. ArgoCD continuously monitors Git repositories and automatically syncs the desired application state to your clusters.

Kubernetes

Container Orchestration

Open-source container orchestration platform for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. The de facto standard for running production workloads at scale.

GitHub Actions

CI/CD

CI/CD platform integrated directly into GitHub. Automate builds, tests, and deployments with YAML workflows triggered by repository events.

Practice Your Skills

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Pipeline Builder

medium · 5-10 min

Assemble CI/CD pipeline stages in the correct order. From basic build pipelines to full DevSecOps workflows and disaster recovery drills.

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Which Tool Am I?

medium · 5-10 min

Guess the DevOps tool from progressive clues. Prometheus, Terraform, ArgoCD, and 30+ more. Fewer clues needed = higher score.

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Architecture Diagram Puzzle

medium · 5-10 min

Arrange architecture components in the correct flow order. From 3-tier web apps to zero-trust security and GitOps deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GitOps?
GitOps is a deployment methodology where the desired state of your infrastructure and applications is stored in Git. A GitOps controller (ArgoCD or FluxCD) continuously reconciles the cluster state to match the Git repository.
What is the difference between GitOps and traditional CI/CD?
Traditional CI/CD pushes changes to clusters via pipeline scripts. GitOps uses a pull-based model where a controller in the cluster watches Git and pulls changes. This provides better auditability, drift detection, and rollback.
Should I use ArgoCD or FluxCD?
ArgoCD offers a rich web UI and is better for teams that want visual management. FluxCD is lighter-weight and more composable. Both are CNCF graduated projects. See our full comparison for detailed analysis.

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