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In this episode of Dr. Argo Called, we examine the GitOps “manifest dilemma” by comparing Helm, Kro, Kustomize, and Crossplane for Kubernetes deployments, and explore what their differences mean in a GitOps-driven workflow. We also delve into the often-overlooked topic of custom resource health checks in Argo CD—why they matter, why they shouldn’t reside within Argo CD, and how they could be designed more effectively.

It's Friday, which means it's time to deploy. Join us for all the latest news about DevOps, Platform Engineering, CI/CD, and of course, Octopus Deploy.

Why are Argo users going crazy over Octopus Deploy? Join us as we unpack what’s behind the hype, how teams are leveling up their deployment workflows, and why this combination is catching so much attention.

KubeCon EU 2026 is done. Now let’s talk about what actually mattered. This recap session covers the biggest announcements, the talks everyone’s still discussing, and the trends that look like they’ll stick. From Kubernetes and platform engineering to GitOps and security, we’ll break down the practical takeaways and call out the overhyped moments. If you want a straight summary without the marketing spin, this is it.

It's Friday, which means it's time to deploy. Join us for all the latest news about DevOps, Platform Engineering, CI/CD, and of course, Octopus Deploy.