What is GitOps?

Using a Git repository as the single source of truth for what should be running, with software that keeps the live system matching it.

In plain English

Instead of running commands against a cluster, you change files in Git. A tool such as Argo CD watches the repository and the cluster, and when they differ it brings the cluster back in line (reconciliation). You get a full history, easy review by pull request and an easy rollback by reverting a commit.

Example

To scale an app from 3 to 5 replicas you edit the number in Git and merge. The controller notices and applies the change.

Easy to confuse with

• CI/CD: CI builds and tests code. GitOps deals with how the desired state reaches the cluster.

Where you will meet it

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• Argo CAPA practice tests
• KCNA practice tests

Related terms

• CI/CD: Automatically building, testing and delivering code every time it changes.
• Kubernetes Deployment: An object that keeps a chosen number of identical pods running and updates them safely.

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