GitOps is an advanced DevOps framework that utilizes git as the single source of truth for managing infrastructure and operational procedures, building on the concept of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). It emphasizes automation and efficiency, allowing for frequent automated deployments, which significantly enhance productivity by reducing manual interventions. Originating from WeaveWorks, GitOps relies on declarative infrastructure where the desired state of systems is described in files like YAML, stored in separate git repositories for different environments, and uses operators to ensure the running state matches the desired state. The framework is built on three pillars: pipelines, observability, and control, which collectively facilitate seamless system management and rapid deployment cycles. Challenges such as securely storing secrets in git are addressed through encryption methodologies like Bitnami's Sealed Secrets, ensuring that infrastructure can be managed securely. The ultimate goal of GitOps is to enable developers to control and observe system states through git, thus reducing the barrier to entry and allowing for efficient scaling and recovery processes.