FinOps, Sustainability, AI, and Future Trends for GitOps

In this chapter, we venture beyond the conventional boundaries of GitOps to explore its extensive scope and multifaceted impact across various domains not covered in the main sections of the book. Our journey is structured into distinct yet interconnected blocks, each shedding light on different dimensions where GitOps extends its influence, providing a comprehensive insight into the potential and versatility of this practice.

We commence with the fundamentals of FinOps and cost management, where the fusion of financial acumen and operational expertise comes to the forefront. This segment elucidates how the FinOps framework, integrated with GitOps methodologies, empowers organizations to wield granular control over their cloud expenditures. By leveraging tools such as OpenCost and Kubecost in a GitOps-driven environment, businesses can achieve unprecedented transparency and efficiency in managing costs for clusters, projects...