Learn GitOps the way it works in real production Kubernetes environments.

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Learn how Git becomes the source of truth and how Argo CD enforces it in real Kubernetes environments.

Welcome to Argo CD: Basics to Production.

This repository is a structured, production-focused guide to learning GitOps with Argo CD, from core concepts to real-world implementation patterns.

It complements the video lectures with clear notes, diagrams, and hands-on configuration examples.

This course focuses on GitOps principles first, and then shows how Argo CD implements those principles in real-world Kubernetes environments.

Argo CD: Basics to Production Playlist

• Organized by Lectures / Days: Concepts progress from GitOps fundamentals to Argo CD internals and production patterns.
• GitOps Design Notes: Clear explanations of GitOps, repository structure, ownership, and deployment models.
• Argo CD Examples: Application definitions, sync behavior, and reconciliation flows.
• Step-by-Step Walkthroughs: From understanding desired state to enforcing it using Argo CD.
• Production Insights: Practical guidance on scaling GitOps, security boundaries, and operational best practices.

• Concept First, Tool Second: Learn why GitOps exists before learning how Argo CD works.
• CNCF-Aligned: Definitions and workflows follow CNCF OpenGitOps principles.
• Beginner Friendly: No prior Argo CD or GitOps experience required.
• Production-Oriented: Focuses on real-world Kubernetes and platform engineering use cases.

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1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/CloudWithVarJosh/ArgoCD-Basics-To-Production.git

1. Navigate to the folder for the corresponding lecture/day:

cd ArgoCD-Basics-To-Production/Day1

Each folder aligns with the corresponding video and builds on previous concepts.

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