Workshop: Understanding GitOps and Continuous Delivery using Argo CD and Helm

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The workshop requires that you have: a GitHub Account, kubectl, a Kubernetes cluster or Docker Desktop and kind.

The Argo CD 101 workshop will provide an introduction to Continuous Delivery (CD) and GitOps. We will cover how CD differs from continuous integration (CI), then look into the four key principles of GitOps and how they solve common problems when managing complex systems. You will learn the core concepts of Argo CD and how they fit into these practices.

During the hands-on portion, you will implement Argo CD into an organization’s platform using best practices. Then utilize Applications to manage the deployment of Helm charts into Kubernetes following GitOps principles.

Workshop topics:

  • Introduction to continuous delivery and GitOps practices.

  • Argo CD core concepts.

  • Deploying Helm charts with Argo CD Applications.

  • Deploying Applications declaratively.

  • Discussion on best practices.

After the workshop, you will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge.

If you'd like to guarantee a seat in the workshop you can pre-register online.

Room:
Room 209
Time:
Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 10:00 to 13:00