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Update Minecraft module ArgoCD version.

Update Minecraft module ArgoCD version.

Change Summary

This change updates the version of the argocd module in the Terraform configuration for the Minecraft infrastructure-as-code (IaC) module. Specifically, the version of argocd has been updated from 7.11.2 to 7.12.3.

Technical Details

  • File Modified: IaC/modules/minecraft/versions.tf
  • Change: ```diff
    • version = “7.11.2”
    • version = “7.12.3” ```
  • The argocd module version was incremented to 7.12.3. This is a straightforward version bump with no other changes to the configuration file.

Key Learnings & Insights

  • Version Management: Regular updates to module versions are crucial for incorporating the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches.
  • Dependency Updates: It’s important to keep dependencies up-to-date to leverage improvements and avoid deprecated features.
  • Change Minimization: The change is isolated to a single line, demonstrating a best practice of minimizing the scope of changes to reduce risk.

Impact Assessment

  • System Stability: Updating to a newer version of argocd should generally improve system stability and performance, provided that the new version is thoroughly tested.
  • Breaking Changes: It’s essential to review the release notes for argocd version 7.12.3 to identify any breaking changes that might require additional modifications to the Terraform configuration.
  • Performance: Newer versions often include performance enhancements, which could lead to more efficient resource utilization.

Developer Notes

  • Testing: Ensure that the new version of argocd is tested in a staging environment before deployment to production.
  • Release Notes: Review the ArgoCD release notes for version 7.12.3 to understand any new features or breaking changes.
  • Future Improvements: Consider setting up automated checks to regularly update module versions, reducing manual effort and potential for human error.
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