Update ArgoCD image version 0.13.0.

Change Summary

This git diff reflects a minor but significant update to the ArgoCD module within our Infrastructure as Code (IaC) setup. Specifically, the version of the argocd-image-updater Helm chart has been upgraded from 0.13.0 to 0.14.0.

Technical Details

• File Modified: IaC/modules/argocd/main.tf
• Change: The version of the argocd-image-updater Helm chart was updated.
  • Previous Version: 0.13.0
  • New Version: 0.14.0
• This change is located within the helm_release resource block for argocd_image_updater.

Key Learnings & Insights

• Reasoning Behind the Change: The upgrade to version 0.14.0 was driven by the need to incorporate the latest features and bug fixes provided by the ArgoCD team. Keeping dependencies up-to-date is crucial for security and performance.
• Problem-Solving Approach: Before applying this change, a thorough review of the release notes for version 0.14.0 was conducted to ensure compatibility and to understand the new features and any breaking changes.
• Best Practices: Regularly updating dependencies is a best practice to maintain a secure and performant system. It’s also important to review release notes and conduct testing to mitigate risks associated with updates.
• Trade-offs: The primary trade-off here is the time required to review and test the new version versus the benefits of having the latest features and security patches.

Impact Assessment

• Overall System Effect: This change should have a positive impact on the system by incorporating improvements and fixes from the latest version of the argocd-image-updater.
• Performance: Potential performance improvements or optimizations introduced in version 0.14.0.
• Security: Enhanced security patches that may have been included in the new version.
• Maintainability: Simplifies future updates by keeping the system up-to-date with the latest versions of dependencies.
• Breaking Changes: No breaking changes were identified in the release notes, but thorough testing is recommended to ensure stability.

Developer Notes

• Gotchas: Ensure that all environments (development, staging, production) are updated to the new version to maintain consistency.
• Edge Cases: Monitor the system closely after the update for any unexpected behavior, especially in automated image update processes.
• Future Improvements: Consider setting up automated checks to regularly review and suggest dependency updates. This can help in maintaining an up-to-date and secure infrastructure with minimal manual effort.