How do I do progressive delivery for Azure for DevOps with Argo CD?

Progressive delivery is a modern software development practice that involves gradually releasing features to users, allowing teams to manage risk and ensure stability. In this guide, we will explore how to implement progressive delivery in Azure DevOps using Argo CD.

Step 1: Set Up Your Azure DevOps Environment

Start by creating a new Azure DevOps project and configuring your repositories and pipelines. Ensure that your application is containerized and ready for deployment.

Step 2: Install Argo CD

Use Helm to install Argo CD in your Kubernetes cluster. Execute the following command:

Step 3: Configure Your Application in Argo CD

Create an application manifest in Argo CD that defines your deployment strategy, including features like canary releases or blue-green deployments.

Step 4: Implement Progressive Delivery

Configure your CI/CD pipeline in Azure DevOps to deploy your application to different environments progressively. For example, you can first deploy to a staging environment before rolling out to production.

Step 5: Monitor and Rollback

Use Argo CD's monitoring capabilities to observe the performance of new features. If issues arise, you can easily rollback to a previous version.