2 posts tagged with "argocd"

After watching countless teams struggle with Kubernetes deployments, I've learned that the tool isn't the problem—it's knowing when to evolve your strategy.

The Real Progression (Not What Marketing Says):​

Phase 1: Direct Helm (Weeks 1-4)

• Raw helm install commands
• Works for: 1-5 services, small teams
• Breaks when: Multiple environments hit

Starting with Kubernetes? We've all been there – copy-pasting YAML files and running kubectl apply until our fingers hurt. But here's the thing: raw Kubernetes YAML doesn't scale.

The Evolution Every Dev Team Goes Through:​

Stage 1: Raw YAML + kubectl "It works on my machine!"

Stage 2: Helm Charts "Finally, I can template my configs!"

Stage 3: GitOps + ArgoCD "My deployments are now bulletproof."