Octobot image version update change.

Change Summary

This git diff focuses on updating the version specification for the octobot image within the Argo CD application configuration. Specifically, the version constraint for the drakkarsoftware/octobot image has been modified from 2.0.x to 2.x.

Technical Details

• File Modified: IaC/modules/octobot/main.tf
• Resource: argocd_application named octobot
• Change:
  • The annotation argocd-image-updater.argoproj.io/image-list has been updated.
  • Old value: "octobot=drakkarsoftware/octobot:2.0.x"
  • New value: "octobot=drakkarsoftware/octobot:2.x"
• Annotation Context:
  • This annotation is used by Argo CD’s image updater to manage and update container images based on the specified version patterns.
  • The semver update strategy ensures that the image updater follows semantic versioning rules.

Key Learnings & Insights

• Version Flexibility:
  • Changing from 2.0.x to 2.x allows for more flexible updates. This means that the image updater can now pull any minor or patch version within the major version 2, rather than being restricted to the 2.0.x series.
• Semantic Versioning:
  • Utilizing semantic versioning (semver) helps in maintaining compatibility while allowing for incremental updates.
• Automation Benefits:
  • This change leverages Argo CD’s automation capabilities to keep the octobot deployment up-to-date with the latest compatible image versions without manual intervention.

Impact Assessment

• System Updates:
  • The system will now automatically pull newer versions of the octobot image within the major version 2, potentially including bug fixes, security patches, and features.
• Performance & Security:
  • Regularly updating to the latest compatible versions can improve performance and security posture.
• Maintainability:
  • Reduces the manual effort required to manage image versions, leading to more maintainable CI/CD pipelines.

Developer Notes

• Gotchas:
  • Ensure that the application is compatible with all minor versions within the major version 2. Thorough testing should be conducted to verify that new versions do not introduce breaking changes.
• Future Improvements:
  • Consider implementing canary releases or blue-green deployments to further mitigate risks associated with automatic updates.
• Monitoring:
  • Set up monitoring to track the performance and stability of the octobot application post-update to quickly identify and resolve any issues that arise from new image versions.