Update external-secrets Helm chart version.

Change Summary

This git diff reflects a version update for the Helm chart used in the external-secrets module. The Helm chart version has been upgraded from 0.20.4 to 1.0.0.

Technical Details

• File Modified: IaC/modules/external-secrets/main.tf
• Change: The version attribute of the helm_release resource has been updated. ```diff
  • version = “0.20.4”
  • version = “1.0.0” ```
• Helm Release Configuration:

  resource "helm_release" "release" {
    name       = "external-secrets"
    chart      = "external-secrets"
    repository = "https://charts.external-secrets.io"
    version    = "1.0.0"  // Updated version
    timeout    = "1500"
    namespace  = kubernetes_namespace.external_secrets.metadata[0].name
  }
  

Key Learnings & Insights

• Version Upgrades: Regularly updating dependencies can bring new features, bug fixes, and security patches. It’s crucial to review release notes and changelogs to understand the impact of such updates.
• Backward Compatibility: Ensure that the new version of the Helm chart is backward compatible with the existing configuration. This involves checking for deprecated fields or breaking changes.
• Testing: Automated testing should be in place to validate that the new version works as expected within the current infrastructure.

Impact Assessment

• Performance: The new version might include performance improvements or optimizations. It’s important to monitor the system post-deployment for any changes in performance metrics.
• Security: Newer versions often include security patches. This upgrade could enhance the security posture of the external-secrets deployment.
• Maintainability: Keeping dependencies up-to-date simplifies maintenance and reduces technical debt.

Developer Notes

• Gotchas: Be aware of any breaking changes introduced in the new Helm chart version. Review the release notes for detailed information.
• Edge Cases: Test the deployment in a staging environment before rolling it out to production to catch any unforeseen issues.
• Future Improvements: Consider setting up a process for regular dependency updates and automated testing to streamline future upgrades.