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ArgoCD module version updates documentation.

ArgoCD module version updates documentation.

Change Summary

This update primarily focuses on upgrading the versions of the argocd provider and the argo-cd Helm chart across multiple Terraform configuration files. The argocd provider version has been updated from 7.11.2 to 7.12.1 in various modules, and the argo-cd Helm chart version has been upgraded from 9.0.5 to 9.1.6 in the argocd module.

Technical Details

  • Helm Chart Update:
    • File: IaC/modules/argocd/main.tf
    • Change: Updated the argo-cd Helm chart version from 9.0.5 to 9.1.6. ```hcl
      • version = “9.0.5”
      • version = “9.1.6” ```
  • Provider Version Updates:
    • Files: IaC/modules/*/init.tf (multiple modules including cert-manager, cloudflare-tunnel, database, etc.)
    • Change: Updated the argocd provider version from 7.11.2 to 7.12.1. ```hcl
      • version = “7.11.2”
      • version = “7.12.1” ```

Key Learnings & Insights

  • Version Management: Regularly updating dependencies ensures that you benefit from the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches.
  • Consistency: Maintaining consistent provider versions across modules simplifies management and reduces the risk of version-related issues.
  • Automation: Consider implementing automated version updates where feasible to streamline the process and reduce manual effort.

Impact Assessment

  • Performance: The new versions may include performance improvements and optimizations.
  • Security: Updated versions often include critical security patches, enhancing the overall security posture of the system.
  • Maintainability: Consistent provider versions across modules make the codebase easier to maintain and debug.
  • Breaking Changes: Ensure to review the release notes for any breaking changes in the new versions to avoid deployment issues.

Developer Notes

  • Testing: Thoroughly test the updated configurations in a staging environment before deploying to production.
  • Documentation: Update the documentation to reflect the new versions and any associated changes.
  • Future Improvements: Consider setting up a CI/CD pipeline to automatically check for and apply provider and chart updates.
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