Azure & DevOps Podcast

Dan Garfield: GitOps with Kubernetes - Episode 298

May 20, 2024

Dan Garfield, Co-founder of Codefresh, discusses his journey in technology, the importance of Kubernetes, and the creation of Argo CD. Topics include unified software delivery, GitOps Principles, managing microservices, and the role of Argo in the balance with Codefresh. Also, insights on the slow adoption of .NET developers, environment management, promotion workflows, and GitOps Certification.

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Quick takeaways

Transition to focus on Kubernetes highlighted importance of novel technologies.

Integration of GitOps principles ensures streamlined deployment workflows and enhanced software delivery efficiency.

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The Evolution of Dan Garfield's Career and Transition to Focus on Kubernetes

Dan Garfield's career evolution from a technical writing focus to deep involvement in Kubernetes stemmed from his recognition of a technology revolution. His move to focus on Kubernetes marked a significant shift, emphasizing the importance of novel technologies. This transition led to his founding of CodeFresh in line with the growing container and orchestration trends, highlighting the pivotal role of containers in modern infrastructure.

Embracing Kubernetes and CD with Argo CD for Meeting VM Needs

01:20

Embracing the Benefits of ArgoCD and GitOps in Deploying Applications

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Intro

2min

Evolution of Technology and Growth Strategies in GitOps Field

11min

Collaboration with Argo Maintainers and Open Source Philosophy

4min

Evolution and Principles of GitOps in Kubernetes

22min

Exploring Kubernetes Concepts and GitOps with Codefresh Training

3min

Dan Garfield is the Co-founder of Codefresh, a CI/CD platform powered by GitOps and Argo now acquired by Octopus Deploy. As the VP Open Source and Argo Maintainer, he works primarily on Argo CD and Argo Rollouts. He helped create the GitOps Working Group and Open GitOps Principles. He helped create the most popular GitOps certification with Argo CD and writes consistently about best practices for GitOps involving Security, Development processes, and scaling.

Topics of Discussion:

[2:37] Dan Garfield’s career journey and his interest in technology from a young age.

[4:17] The inspiration behind creating Codefresh.

[7:57] Going all in on Kubernetes.

[9:55] Meeting Paul, the CEO of Octopus.

[10:37] We’re still in the early days of Kubernetes.

[12:27] What’s the default choice for deploying to Kubernetes?

[15:08] The importance of unified software delivery.

[16:50] Linux native crowd adopted containers first, while .NET developers were slow to adopt due to compatibility issues.

[22:53] What does Argo CD do?

[25:04] GitOps Principles.

[29:28] Managing microservices in a dynamic infrastructure.