ArgoCD version upgrade 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 7.12.0 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
  • Change: Updated the argocd provider version from 7.11.2 to 7.12.0 in multiple modules including cert-manager, cloudflare-tunnel, database, descheduler, homarr, homeassistant, litellm, monitoring, n8n, octobot, open-webui, tailscale, and technitium. ```hcl
    • version = “7.11.2”
    • version = “7.12.0” ```

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 conflicts.
• Automation: Consider implementing automated tools to scan and update dependency versions to streamline this process.

Impact Assessment

• Performance: The updates may include performance improvements and bug fixes, contributing to a more stable and efficient system.
• Security: Newer versions often contain critical security patches, enhancing the overall security posture of the infrastructure.
• Maintainability: Consistent provider versions across modules make the codebase easier to maintain and upgrade in the future.

Developer Notes

• Testing: Ensure thorough testing of the updated Helm chart and provider versions in a staging environment before deploying to production.
• Documentation: Keep the documentation up-to-date with the new versions to avoid confusion for future developers.
• Future Improvements: Consider setting up a CI/CD pipeline to automatically check for and apply dependency updates.