July 2022 Summaries

Codefresh has recently introduced three major features to its platform: dashboards for DORA metrics, support for external Continuous Integration systems, and a hosted GitOps service powered by Argo CD. This new hosted GitOps experience allows users, even those with free accounts, to deploy applications to Kubernetes clusters without maintaining their own Argo CD installation. The platform's onboarding process is streamlined into three simple steps, and it provides a fully managed service alongside the existing hybrid option for organizations with existing ArgoCD installations. Users can connect their Git providers, such as GitHub, to store application configurations, and the platform supports automatic Git commits for any actions taken within the Codefresh interface. With a focus on GitOps principles, users can deploy applications efficiently, leveraging the topology view for a graphical representation of their infrastructure and managing multiple deployment clusters. The platform emphasizes automation and ease of use, enabling quick adoption of GitOps methodologies, and invites users to explore these capabilities further through the hosted Argo CD service.

Codefresh Insiders provides updates on the company's latest developments, emphasizing its innovative role in the GitOps space as reported by GigaOm. The platform offers advanced features for managing runtimes, clusters, builds, and deployments, with new capabilities like real-time DevOps process displays and comprehensive deployment dashboards. Codefresh has enhanced support for popular ingress controllers and allows the integration of managed clusters for improved visibility and management. The platform facilitates the creation of GitOps-compliant deployments directly from its UI. Upcoming events include several DevOps-focused conferences, where Codefresh will participate and engage with the community. Additionally, the company offers resources on deploying microservices with GitOps, best practices for using Argo CD, and insights into GitOps benefits. Codefresh is also expanding its team and invites skilled professionals to explore open roles on their careers page.

Kubernetes ConfigMaps are used to store configuration information for applications, similar to Kubernetes Secrets, but they do not automatically trigger application rollouts when updated. This limitation can be addressed using tools like Reloader, Configurator, or the native Kubernetes framework Kustomize, which allows for the updating of application configurations and triggering rollouts by modifying annotations. The article illustrates how commonAnnotations in Kustomize can be employed to automate deployment rollouts when a ConfigMap is changed, ensuring applications read new configurations without manual intervention. The process can be managed through a GitOps workflow using Argo CD, which synchronizes changes from a Git repository, thereby automating configuration updates and application rollouts while maintaining adherence to organizational policies. Additionally, the blog encourages readers to explore further learning resources on Argo CD and GitOps provided by Codefresh.