In this episode of Argo Unpacked, we're joined by special guest Kostis Kapelonis to explore one of the most sensitive areas in GitOps: secrets management. We break down the most common mistakes teams make when practicing GitOps with secrets, why they happen, and how to avoid them.
In this next episode of Argo Unpacked , we will examine the GitOps "manifest dilemma" by comparing Helm, Kro, Kustomize, and Crossplane for Kubernetes deployments, and explore what their differences mean in a GitOps-driven workflow. We also delve into the often-overlooked topic of custom resource health checks in Argo CD—why they matter, why they shouldn't reside within Argo CD, and how they could be designed more effectively. Join us!...
Why are Argo users going crazy over Octopus Deploy? Join us as we unpack what's behind the hype, how teams are leveling up their deployment workflows, and why this combination is catching so much attention.
The "Argo Unpacked" episode tackles common GitOps anti-patterns like the "Helm sandwich" and issues with monorepos, drawing insights from KubeCon Amsterdam. Guests delve into the emerging challenges of AI security and container breakouts in Kubernetes. A major segment presents exclusive research findings from the GitOps report, demonstrating how Argo CD's adoption correlates with higher GitOps adherence and superior DORA metrics across deployment frequency, lead time for changes, and time to restore. The episode concludes with community questions on fast feature branch testing and manifest error checking.
Kubernetes is often seen as complex and only worth it at scale. In this episode, we unpack those assumptions, talk through where that perception comes from, and discuss why Kubernetes still plays an important role when used with the right approach
Join us for a closer look at Argo Project Labs, including the thinking, goals, and direction behind the work, and how it all comes together in practice.
Have you ever seen Argo CD miss a change or report resources as out of sync when you didn't expect it? What the diff?! In this episode, Gerald Nunn and Andrew Block walk through how diffing works in Argo CD, common pitfalls, and different strategies for handling real-world scenarios, helping you better understand and troubleshoot sync and drift issues in your own environments.
Join us to our 20th episode of Argo Unpacked! We welcome Ben, Kostis, & Luke to dive into the case of Argo CD and CDEvents integration.
This episode features Mike Tujeron from Adobe, detailing their extensive use of Argo CD across 500 clusters and tens of thousands of applications. The discussion highlights Adobe's attribute-driven approach to managing deployments at scale, their unique strategies for combining application sets, and their solutions for challenges like progressive syncing and incident response using sync windows. The episode also covers new features in Argo CD 3.3 and addresses audience questions on deployment workflows and avoiding GitOps bottlenecks.
Are you still managing Redis for your Argo CD setup? It might be worth rethinking. In this session, Netanel offers another perspective on why you may not actually need Redis — and how eliminating it could simplify your operations while saving costs.
Dan Garfield and Revital Barletz, joined by Michael Crenshaw, delve into the future of GitOps and platform engineering, addressing challenges like environment promotion and abstraction in large organizations. They discuss the new features in Argo CD 3.2, including server-side diffs and Hydrator, alongside the ethical use of parameter overrides. The conversation also touches upon the dynamic state of GitOps, how AI can integrate into workflows via human-in-the-loop PRs, and the critical need for robust CD practices as deployment frequency increases.
This episode is about unlocking the culture that powers GitOps—the mindset and practices that make it more than just a deployment model. It explores how collaboration, transparency, and shared ownership between developers and operations teams create the foundation for successful GitOps adoption.
This episode is about unlocking the culture that powers GitOps—the mindset and practices that make it more than just a deployment model. It explores how collaboration, transparency, and shared ownership between developers and operations teams create the foundation for successful GitOps adoption.
In this episode, we move beyond the basics and explore how teams are actually running Argo in real-world production environments. You'll hear practical lessons, common pitfalls, and proven patterns from practitioners who rely on Argo every day to ship software faster and safer.
Discover with Jann Fischer how Argo takes the pain out of image management in Kubernetes.
In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping modern DevOps practices — moving beyond GitOps into the era of AI Ops. Discover how teams can leverage AI to optimize deployments, detect issues earlier, and accelerate software delivery. Whether you're curious about the future of GitOps or eager to see how AI is already making an impact, this conversation will give you a glimpse into what's next.
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of Argo CD's architecture to explore its core components, how they interact, and the design principles that power it.
In this episode, we're joined by Christian Hernandez to explore a major shift in how Argo CD can consume and manage Kubernetes manifests.
Can one engine really unify all your cloud workloads? In this episode of Argo Unpacked #10, we're diving into Argo Workflows — the Kubernetes-native workflow engine that lets you run complex, multi-step jobs at cloud scale. Whether it's CI/CD pipelines, machine learning tasks, data processing, or HPC workloads, Argo Workflows helps teams orchestrate everything in a consistent, scalable, and cloud-agnostic way — all right inside Kubernetes.
In this episode, we talk about what's new in Argo CD — including how to use ApplicationSets to deploy apps to multiple Kubernetes clusters. We also chat about how AI is starting to change the way we deploy software.
Join us for Argo Unpacked #8 as we talk with Yann about the Argo Agent and how it helps manage multi-cluster setups in a new and powerful way. Learn how it works, why it matters, and what it means for the future of GitOps at scale.
What does it take to run Argo CD at scale? In this episode of Argo Unpacked , we walk through the core strategies and configurations that help large organizations manage Argo CD smoothly across many teams and clusters. From handling reconciliation performance to avoiding over-provisioning and understanding Argo CD's key metrics—this episode is packed with practical tips for platform engineers and DevOps teams supporting production-scale environments.
In this episode of Argo Unpacked , we dive into the long-debated question: Can Terraform really fit into the GitOps model? We explore where it aligns with GitOps principles—and where it doesn't quite fit. We also take a look at the Codefresh GitOps certification courses—what's in them, who they're for, and how they can help teams level up their GitOps skills with Argo CD.
In this episode of Argo Unpacked , we dive into how GitOps Cloud simplifies environment promotions—from dev to staging to production. Learn how teams can reduce manual steps, increase release confidence, and automate application promotion workflows, all while using familiar GitOps principles.
Argo Unpacked Episode #3 is your guide to getting the most out of ArgoCon 2025! We break down what's coming at this year's event—key talks, hands-on sessions, community highlights, and how you can make the most of your time there. Whether you're attending in person or tuning in online, this episode will help you show up prepared and excited.
Argo Unpacked Episode #4 is all about how Argo CD manages secrets. We talk about the different ways to keep your credentials safe, how to use tools like external secret providers, and what "workload identity" means. If you want to learn how to handle secrets the right way in Argo CD, don't miss this episode!
In Argo Unpacked Episode #2, Kostis Kapelonis and Luke Philips talk about how to use ApplicationSets in Argo CD to manage apps across many clusters. They explain how ApplicationSets help you automate tasks and make your setup easier to scale. If you're working with Argo CD and want to make multi-cluster management simpler, this episode is a great place to start.
In the premiere episode of Argo Unpacked , hosts Dan Garfield and Revital Barletz introduce the series and provide an accessible overview of Argo CD. They delve into the latest features of Argo CD version 2.14, followed by a beginner-friendly session on Argo CD's core concepts. This episode is ideal for both newcomers seeking to understand Argo CD and seasoned users interested in the newest updates.
