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An Introduction to GitOps

In this opening chapter, we’ll delve into GitOps, an innovative approach that’s revolutionizing software development and operations. This chapter begins with the tale of GitOps, focusing on its transformative effect on organizational culture and workflows. The Fundamentals of GitOps section outlines its core principles, such as the centralization of Git, its declarative approach, and automated synchronization. Traditional CI/CD with DevOps against GitOps traces the evolution of software deployment, contextualizing GitOps in the broader history of the field. This chapter will also contrast traditional CI/CD and DevOps methodologies with GitOps, highlighting GitOps as an evolution in managing complex systems. We’ll ...

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