Update ArgoCD image updater version.

Change Summary

This change updates the Helm chart version for the Argo CD Image Updater from 0.14.0 to 1.0.2. The update is made in the main.tf file within the Argo CD module.

Technical Details

• File Modified: IaC/modules/argocd/main.tf
• Change: The version of the argocd-image-updater Helm chart was updated from 0.14.0 to 1.0.2.
• Helm Release Configuration: ```hcl resource “helm_release” “argocd_image_updater” { name = “argocd-image-updater” chart = “argocd-image-updater” repository = “https://argoproj.github.io/argo-helm”
  • version = “0.14.0”
  • version = “1.0.2” namespace = kubernetes_namespace.argocd.metadata[0].name wait = true } ```

Key Learnings & Insights

• Reason for Update: The update to version 1.0.2 likely includes bug fixes, new features, and security patches that were not present in version 0.14.0.
• Problem-Solving Approach: Regularly updating Helm charts ensures that the deployed applications benefit from the latest improvements and security updates.
• Best Practices:
  • Always check the release notes of new versions before applying them to understand the changes and potential impacts.
  • Use version control and testing environments to validate updates before deploying them to production.

Impact Assessment

• System Performance: The new version may include optimizations that could improve the performance of the Argo CD Image Updater.
• Security: Updating to a newer version typically incorporates the latest security patches, reducing vulnerabilities.
• Maintainability: Staying up-to-date with the latest chart versions simplifies future updates and maintenance.
• Breaking Changes: It’s crucial to review the release notes for any breaking changes that might require adjustments in the configuration or code.

Developer Notes

• Gotchas: Ensure that the new version is compatible with the existing Kubernetes cluster and other dependencies.
• Edge Cases: Test the update in a staging environment to catch any unforeseen issues before rolling it out to production.
• Future Improvements: Consider setting up automated checks to regularly monitor for new Helm chart versions and assess their impact on the current setup.