Argo CD

February 22, 2026

What it is

Argo CD keeps Kubernetes cluster state in sync with Git. You define manifests in a repo; Argo CD applies them and shows drift. Supports multiple sources (Git, Helm, Kustomize) and rollbacks.

Usage

GitOps for apps and config; sync from Git on push or on a schedule; multi-cluster and multi-tenant; UI and CLI for status and sync.

Pros and cons

Pros	Cons
Git as single source of truth	Kubernetes-only
Clear UI and sync status	Learning curve for GitOps model
Rollback via Git revert	RBAC and multi-tenancy need tuning
Helm/Kustomize/plain YAML

Alternatives

Flux CD, Jenkins X (GitOps mode). Why Argo CD: Mature GitOps operator, strong UI, and Argo ecosystem (Events, Workflows).

When to use it

You run Kubernetes and want declarative, Git-driven deployments with visibility and rollback.