What is GitOps?
Managing infrastructure and deployments by storing all configuration in Git and using pull requests to make changes.
Why It Matters
GitOps gives you a complete audit trail of every infrastructure change and makes rollbacks simple.
Real-World Example
Changing a server configuration by updating a YAML file in Git rather than manually logging into the server.
“Understanding terms like GitOps matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
Git
A system that tracks every change to your code, letting you see history, undo mistakes, and collaborate with others
DevOps
A set of practices that combines software development and IT operations to deliver software faster and more reliably.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Managing servers, networks, and other infrastructure through code files rather than manual setup.
CI/CD
Automated processes that test your code (Continuous Integration) and deploy it (Continuous Deployment) whenever you make changes
From definition to deployment
Knowing the term is step one. Using it in something real is the rest.