Code To Cloud YYC

Event Overview

Join us for an exciting GitOps-focused hackathon designed for engineers and cloud professionals. Hosted by Code to Cloud in collaboration with Cloud Native Calgary, this hands-on event will provide real-world experience in deploying cloud-native applications using GitOps best practices.

Objective

This hackathon will immerse participants in GitOps workflows, enabling them to deploy and manage applications using CNCF cloud-native tools. By the end of the event, attendees will have a fully deployed application and a deep understanding of GitOps methodologies.

Who Should Attend?
• Cloud engineers, DevOps professionals, and software developers
• Kubernetes and GitOps enthusiasts
• Anyone interested in hands-on cloud-native deployments

Key Learning Areas
• GitOps workflows: Using Argo CD, Helm, and Kustomize
• Kubernetes environments: Working with kind, k3s, or Docker
• CI/CD pipelines: Automating deployments through GitOps-driven pipelines
• Hands-on challenges: Real-world use cases for cloud-native application deployment

Technology Stack
• Development & Configuration: VS Code
• Deployment & Management: Helm, Kustomize, Argo CD
• CI/CD & Infrastructure: GitOps-driven workflows

Execution Plan
• Led by cloud-native experts from Code to Cloud and Cloud Native Calgary
• Hands-on labs & guided challenges for structured learning
• Real-world implementation of GitOps in a CNCF ecosystem

Why Join?
• Gain practical GitOps experience
• Work on real-world Kubernetes deployments
• Connect with cloud-native experts and professionals
• Strengthen your CNCF community engagement