GitOps intro

GitOps: An Evolution of IaC

GitOps is a concept that enables developers to interact with CI/CD pipelines or Kubernetes clusters in a declarative way—leveraging Git’s powerful collaboration and versioning features.

With GitOps, all environment configurations and Kubernetes application manifests can be stored in a Git repository and automatically applied by a GitOps controller. This approach is incredibly powerful because it allows for fully automated workflows, near-instant deployment of changes, and easy rollback using git revert if something goes wrong.

At its core, GitOps can be seen as an evolution of the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concept.

Key Benefits of GitOps

• Faster and more frequent deployments
• Simple and quick rollbacks
• Full version history of infrastructure changes

GitOps Controllers

The two most widely used GitOps controllers are:

• ArgoCD
• FluxCD

These tools monitor a Git repository for changes and automatically apply updates to the infrastructure.

Why I Use FluxCD in My Homelab

In my homelab, I use Flux because it’s easier to install and offers a more practical learning experience. Unlike ArgoCD, Flux doesn’t have an advanced UI, making it a great tool for getting hands-on experience with GitOps fundamentals.