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Practical GitOps with Argo CD & Argo Rollouts

Move beyond standard Kubernetes deployments. Build automated, self-healing pipelines and execute safe Canary & Blue-Green releases with multiple strategies and automated analyses.
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113 Lectures

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10 Hours

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15+ Labs

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What you are going to learn

A Complete Roadmap to Production-Grade Delivery

This course takes you from understanding the limitations of traditional push-based deployment models to operating a production-grade GitOps platform. You will start by mastering ArgoCD: installing it, connecting Git repositories, deploying applications with Helm, and enabling automated sync, self-healing, and drift detection. From there, you will tackle multi-application management with projects, sync waves, and lifecycle hooks to coordinate complex deployments safely.

By the end of this course, you will be able to implement progressive delivery strategies using Argo Rollouts, including blue-green and canary deployments with fine-grained traffic control through the Gateway API. You will configure automated promotion and rollback based on real Prometheus metrics, giving you a fully observable, automated deployment pipeline that reduces risk and removes manual intervention from your release process.

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain GitOps principles and contrast them with traditional push-based deployment models
  • Install and configure ArgoCD on a Kubernetes cluster
  • Deploy and manage Argo CD applications using both Helm charts and plain Kubernetes manifests
  • Enable automated sync, self-healing, and configuration drift detection
  • Connect ArgoCD to private Git repositories using HTTPS and SSH authentication
  • Organize multi-team environments using ArgoCD Projects and access controls
  • Coordinate multi-resource deployments using sync waves and lifecycle hooks
  • Create and manage Argo Rollout resources using Argo Rollouts
  • Implement blue-green deployments with instant traffic cutover and fast rollback
  • Implement canary deployments with gradual, controlled traffic shifting
  • Apply precise traffic weighting using the Kubernetes Gateway API and Traefik
  • Route traffic based on HTTP headers for targeted canary testing
  • Automate promotion and rollback decisions using AnalysisTemplates

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this course designed for?

This course is built for professionals and enthusiasts who want to master the industry standard for Continuous Delivery. It is specifically designed for:
  • DevOps Engineers & SREs: Who want to transition from legacy pipelines to GitOps and modernize their CD workflows.
  • Platform Engineers: Who need to build secure, multi-tenant deployment platforms that empower development teams.
  • Kubernetes Developers: Who want to move beyond basic rolling updates and implement safer release strategies like Canary and Blue-Green.
  • Software Developers: Who want to take ownership of their code's lifecycle and automate deployment workflows.
  • Junior Engineers & Students: Who aim to fast-track their career by mastering high-demand tools used by top tech companies.

What prior knowledge do I need before taking this course?

To get the most out of this training, you should have a solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm concepts. You should be comfortable using the command line interface (CLI) and performing basic Git operations (commit, push, pull). If you can navigate a Kubernetes cluster and understand what a Pod and Service are, you are ready to start.

What software or hardware do I need for the hands-on labs?

You will need a computer capable of running a local Kubernetes cluster. We use Minikube for all labs to ensure you can replicate the production-grade scenarios without incurring cloud costs. You will also need VS Code (or your preferred IDE), kubectl, and Helm installed.

What is the difference between Argo CD and Argo Rollouts?

Argo CD is a Continuous Delivery tool that ensures your cluster matches the state defined in Git ("Single Source of Truth"). Argo Rollouts is a Progressive Delivery controller that replaces the standard Kubernetes Deployment object to enable advanced strategies like Blue-Green and Canary releases. This course teaches you how to combine both to build a complete, automated GitOps pipeline.

Does this course cover Helm integration?

Yes. We don't just deploy plain manifests. You will learn how Argo CD treats Helm as a template engine, how to manage public and private Helm charts, and how to effectively override values using the hierarchy of precedence (values files vs. parameters).