Argo CD and Argo Workflows on Kubernetes: GitOps, workflow automation, and progressive delivery with Argo Rollouts

Git is a widely used version-control system in software development, essential for managing infrastructure as code (IaC), where code defines infrastructure. Kubernetes enhances IaC with GitOps, using Git as the single source of truth for managing operations. The Argo Family offers cloud-native tools designed to simplify the management of jobs and applications on Kubernetes, seamlessly integrating with the GitOps framework.

This book begins with a quick start on setting up Argo Projects in a local cluster, followed by an in-depth look at concepts and architecture. Readers will then explore production readiness, security considerations, and team-specific needs, such as user access with single sign-on, declarative configuration changes, observability, and disaster recovery. Once familiar with a production-ready setup, the book deliberates on integrating Argo Workflow, Argo Events, and Argo Rollouts, highlighting their combined capabilities. Finally, the book compares Argo with alternative tools, helping readers assess and choose the best options for their needs.

By the end of the book, readers will have a solid understanding of GitOps fundamentals, Kubernetes integration, and advanced deployment strategies. Covering the entire Argo ecosystem with Argo CD, Argo Workflows, Argo Rollouts, and Argo Events. This guide will help readers utilize the full potential of these powerful tools, transforming how they manage and deliver applications in their organizations.

Key Features

● This book provides an in-depth look at many popular projects within the Argo Family and explains how these tools work together to facilitate cloud-native application delivery.

● Learn about high availability setups, security practices, monitoring, and disaster recovery to build scalable, secure Argo-based solutions.

● Start with GitOps and Kubernetes basics, advance to deployment strategies, and apply concepts with minikube for hands-on experimentation.

What you will learn

● Automate deployment processes with Argo CD.

● Deploy new features and software versions confidently with Rollouts.

● Leverage cloud-native workflows to automate daily tasks in familiar Kubernetes environments.

● Collaborate seamlessly across teams using Argo Projects' robust capabilities, such as Argo CD Notifications and Argo Events.

● Use Argo tools like Argo Rollouts to identify and resolve issues quickly.

● Stay up-to-date with the latest DevOps trends and technologies.

Who this book is for

The target audience for this book includes developers, DevOps engineers, platform engineers, and individuals in leadership roles or senior architects who want to learn about cloud-native technologies and Argo Projects.

Table of Contents

1. About Argo Project

2. Understanding Argo CD

3. Running Argo CD in Production

4. Argo CD Security Consideration

5. Working with Argo Workflows

6. Argo Workflows in Production

7. Getting Started with Argo Events

8. Getting Started with Argo Rollouts

9. Understanding Argo Rollouts

10. Combining Argo Events, Workflows, Pipelines, CD, and Rollouts

11. Choosing Continuous Delivery Strategy