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Update ArgoCD Helm chart version.

Update ArgoCD Helm chart version.

Change Summary

This update involves a version upgrade of the Argo CD Helm chart from version 9.2.1 to 9.2.2 within the main.tf file of the Argo CD module.

Technical Details

  • File Modified: IaC/modules/argocd/main.tf
  • Change: The Helm chart version for Argo CD was updated from 9.2.1 to 9.2.2.
  • Implementation:
    • The version attribute within the helm_release resource was modified.
    • No other attributes or resources were altered in this change.

Key Learnings & Insights

  • Reasoning: The version upgrade aims to incorporate the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches provided in Argo CD 9.2.2.
  • Problem-Solving: This change demonstrates a proactive approach to maintaining up-to-date dependencies to ensure system stability and security.
  • Best Practices: Regularly updating dependencies is crucial for leveraging improvements and addressing vulnerabilities.

Impact Assessment

  • System Impact: The upgrade should introduce minor enhancements and fixes without significant alterations to the existing system behavior.
  • Performance: Potential performance improvements or bug fixes as outlined in the Argo CD release notes for version 9.2.2.
  • Security: Enhanced security posture due to patched vulnerabilities.
  • Breaking Changes: None expected, but it is advisable to review the Argo CD 9.2.2 release notes for any potential breaking changes.

Developer Notes

  • Gotchas: Ensure that the new version 9.2.2 is compatible with the current Kubernetes version and other dependencies.
  • Edge Cases: Monitor the Argo CD instance post-upgrade for any unexpected behavior.
  • Future Improvements: Consider implementing a automated version upgrade process to streamline dependency management.
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