A
ArgoCD

Learn how computers keep track of their programs with ArgoCD - it's like a super organized assistant for code!

Get Started See It In Action

What is ArgoCD?

Imagine you're building a really cool video game on your computer. You spend hours working on it, adding new levels and fixing bugs.

But what if your friend wants to play your game too? You need to send them the latest version. And when you make changes, you want everyone to get those updates easily.

ArgoCD is like a super helpful assistant that makes sure everyone gets the latest version of computer programs, just like how your favorite apps update on your phone!

It's Like...

Imagine a librarian who always makes sure everyone has the newest version of their favorite book, without anyone having to ask!

Why It's Useful

It helps computers work together and stay updated, which means less mistakes and more time for creating awesome things!

How Does It Work?

1

The "Desired State"

First, programmers write down exactly how they want their program to look and work. It's like drawing a map of what they want to build.

// This is what we want our program to do
function myAwesomeApp() {
  showMessage("Hello, World!");
  addFeature("cool animations");
}
2

ArgoCD Checks In

ArgoCD keeps an eye on the actual program to see if it matches the "desired state" that the programmers wrote down.

ArgoCD is checking...
Current state: App shows "Hi there"
Desired state: App should show "Hello, World!"
Status: Needs update!
3

ArgoCD Fixes It

If something doesn't match, ArgoCD fixes it! It updates the program to match exactly what the programmers wanted.

ArgoCD is working...
// Updating the app...
// Changed "Hi there" to "Hello, World!"
// Added cool animations
// All done! Everything matches now.

See It In Action

Let's try a simple demo! Click the buttons to see how ArgoCD would keep things in sync.

argocd-terminal
Welcome to ArgoCD Demo!
Current app status: Initializing...
Type 'help' to see commands
user@computer:~$ waiting for command...

Test Your Knowledge

Let's see what you've learned about ArgoCD! Choose the best answer for each question.

1. What is ArgoCD mainly used for?

2. What does ArgoCD check for?

3. What happens when ArgoCD finds a mismatch?

Learn More