GitOps Explained: Managing Infrastructure Through Git Pull Requests

GitOps is the natural evolution of IaC. Learn how to use your version control system as the single source of truth for your entire infrastructure. At its core, GitOps means that the desired state of your system is described in a Git repository. A 'controller' then works to synchronize the actual state of the infrastructure with that desired state. We typically use ArgoCD for Kubernetes environments. When a developer pushes a new container image tag to the Git repo, ArgoCD detects the change and automatically updates the Kubernetes manifest. This eliminates the need for manual 'kubectl apply' commands. The benefits of GitOps include: 1. Increased Security: No need for developers to have direct access to the cluster. 2. Fast Recovery: If something breaks, you can simply revert the Git commit to roll back the entire system. 3. Transparency: Every change to the infrastructure is documented in Git history through Merge Requests. Adopting GitOps requires a cultural shift towards automation and peer review, but the resulting stability and developer productivity are well worth the effort.

Strategic Implementation

Establishing a robust workflow is paramount in 2026. As the gap between development and operations continues to shrink, the tools we choose must facilitate speed WITHOUT sacrificing security or stability.

We'll continue exploring these advanced patterns in our upcoming technical deep-dives. Stay tuned for more insights into scaling infrastructure and optimizing software delivery pipelines.