Updated Helm chart versions documentation.

Change Summary

This git diff reflects updates to the versions of two Helm charts used within the infrastructure-as-code (IaC) modules: argocd and metrics-server. Specifically, the argocd chart has been updated from version 9.2.2 to 9.2.3, and the metrics-server chart has been updated from version 3.12.2 to 3.13.0.

Technical Details

• File: IaC/modules/argocd/main.tf
  • The helm_release resource for ArgoCD has its version attribute updated from 9.2.2 to 9.2.3.
  • No other attributes or configurations were modified.
• File: IaC/modules/metrics/main.tf
  • The helm_release resource for Metrics Server has its version attribute updated from 3.12.2 to 3.13.0.
  • Similarly, no other attributes or configurations were altered.

Key Learnings & Insights

• Version Updates: Regularly updating Helm chart versions is crucial for incorporating the latest features, bug fixes, and security patches.
• Minimal Impact Changes: These changes are primarily version bumps, indicating a focus on maintaining up-to-date dependencies with minimal risk.
• Automation Potential: Consider implementing automated tools or CI/CD pipelines to handle such version updates, reducing manual effort and potential human error.

Impact Assessment

• Performance: Minor performance improvements or bug fixes may be included in the new versions, though specific details would require reviewing the release notes for each chart.
• Security: Updated versions often include security patches, enhancing the overall security posture of the deployed applications.
• Maintainability: Keeping dependencies up-to-date simplifies future upgrades and ensures compatibility with other components.

Developer Notes

• Review Release Notes: Always review the release notes for the new versions to understand the changes, especially for any breaking changes or required migrations.
• Test Thoroughly: Even though these are minor version updates, thorough testing is recommended to ensure there are no unexpected behaviors.
• Document Changes: Maintain clear documentation of why specific versions were chosen and any issues encountered during the upgrade process.