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It's Friday, which means it's time to deploy! This week we're covering two weeks of news. On the Octopus side, we have new videos on vibe deployments and proving ROI with the Value Metrics Dashboard, a new Kubernetes migration webinar, and more! In the wider ecosystem, Kubernetes 1.36 "Haru" shipped with user namespaces going GA and Ingress-NGINX officially retired. Docker launched microVM sandboxes for AI coding agents. And Google said developer loyalty to AI tools is at zero.

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.

What does the data actually say about GitOps adoption and software delivery tools? In this session, we take an exclusive look at our latest research findings to see how Argo CD compares to the broader ecosystem.

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.

Join us for the Octopus 2026.1 release party. Learn about the new features in Octopus that help you recover faster and give you greater flexibility and control. Tune in to learn how you can: Join our virtual event to see demos, hear from our product team, and get answers to your questions.

Join us for Introducing the AI Pulse Report, a concise, insight-driven webinar that breaks down the findings and implications of Octopus Deploy’s AI Pulse Report: AI adoption and its impact on developer productivity. The 2026 report combines global survey data from technology professionals with industry research to reveal how AI is reshaping software delivery workflows, hiring trends, and long-term talent dynamics.