How GitOps Merges Code And Infrastructure

GitOps is often treated as a deployment workflow, but its real power lies in treating infrastructure as code within the same version control system. We explore how merging application logic and cluster configuration into a single repository reduces drift and accelerates recovery. Using a specific case study of a mid-sized fintech platform that unified their Terraform state with Kubernetes manifests, we show how this approach cuts mean time to resolution from hours to minutes. The episode breaks down the practical steps for implementing this merge, including managing secrets securely and handling dependency conflicts between app changes and infrastructure updates. This isn't just about automation; it's about creating a single source of truth that aligns development velocity with operational stability. #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #DevOpsDaily #GitOps #Kubernetes #InfrastructureAsCode #Terraform #CI/CD #SoftwareEngineering #TechOperations #CloudNative #VersionControl #DevSecOps #PlatformEngineering #SiteReliability #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation #OperationalExcellence Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo