Comparative Analysis of GitOps Tools and Frameworks

Abstract

This paper presents an in-depth assessment of four notable GitOps tools: Argo CD, Flux, Jenkins X, and Weaveworks. GitOps is a methodology used for the uninterrupted delivery of cloud-native applications, facilitating the seamless encapsulation of infrastructure as code. The study presents these assessments based on key effectiveness indices, including performance, scalability, integration, usability, and security. It contains benchmark tests to demonstrate the applicability of each tool in various multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud scenarios, as well as other realistic settings.Furthermore, the paper examines the security aspect of these tools and their relevance as one of the components of DevSecOps. The book also presents case studies that show how organisations have used these tools, highlighting both the benefits and drawbacks of their application. The result presents a matrix for decision-making for organisations that wish to implement the GitOps mode of operation within their DevOps workflows in both small and large organisational contexts. This section examines the prospects of GitOps and explains its necessity in the context of emerging developments in cloud-native development, with special emphasis on scalability and security issues