Update External Secrets module version.

Change Summary

This change updates the Helm chart version for the external-secrets release from 0.17.0 to 0.20.3 in the main.tf file located within the IaC/modules/external-secrets directory.

Technical Details

• File Modified: IaC/modules/external-secrets/main.tf
• Change: The version of the Helm chart for the external-secrets release was updated. ```hcl
  • version = “0.17.0”
  • version = “0.20.3” ```
• Helm Release Configuration:

  resource "helm_release" "release" {
    name       = "external-secrets"
    chart      = "external-secrets"
    repository = "https://charts.external-secrets.io"
    version    = "0.20.3"  // Updated version
    timeout    = "1500"
    namespace  = kubernetes_namespace.external_secrets.metadata[0].name
  }
  

Key Learnings & Insights

• Reason for Update: The Helm chart version was updated to 0.20.3 to incorporate the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches.
• Problem-Solving Approach: Regularly updating dependencies is a best practice to ensure the system benefits from the latest improvements and security enhancements.
• Best Practices:
  • Always check the release notes of new versions to understand the changes and potential impacts.
  • Test the new version in a staging environment before deploying to production.

Impact Assessment

• System Impact: This update should enhance the functionality and security of the external-secrets deployment.
• Performance: There may be performance improvements due to optimizations in the new version.
• Security: Security patches included in 0.20.3 will help mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
• Maintainability: Using the latest version simplifies maintenance by leveraging up-to-date community support and documentation.

Developer Notes

• Gotchas: Ensure that the new version is compatible with the existing Kubernetes cluster and other dependencies.
• Edge Cases: Verify that there are no breaking changes in the new Helm chart version that could affect current configurations.
• Future Improvements: Consider setting up automated checks to regularly update Helm chart versions as part of the CI/CD pipeline.