5.3.2 Argo Events

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5.3.2 Argo Events 💡

Argo Events is an event-driven automation framework designed for Kubernetes. It enables triggering workflows or actions in response to specific events, such as changes in Git repositories, messages in a queue, or HTTP requests.

Key Features

âž• Event Sources: Supports a wide range of event sources like webhooks, S3 events, Kafka, and more.

âž• Event Processing: Uses sensors to process events and trigger actions, such as starting Argo Workflows or updating Kubernetes resources.

âž• Declarative Configuration: Events and triggers are defined declaratively using Kubernetes manifests.

âž• Scalability: Designed to handle large-scale, distributed event-driven systems. Use Case for Sysadmins: Argo Events can automate tasks like triggering CI/CD pipelines, scaling applications, or responding to infrastructure changes, making it a powerful tool for managing Kubernetes environments efficiently.