Deploy Flux using Kustomize

Flux is often preferred with Kustomize in GitOps workflows due to its ability to handle declarative Kubernetes resource management and its seamless integration with Kustomize. Here’s why Flux and Kustomize make a great combination:

Why Flux is Preferred with Kustomize:

1. Declarative GitOps Approach:

• Flux is a GitOps operator that automates the continuous delivery of Kubernetes resources based on Git repositories. It monitors your Git repository for changes and applies them to the cluster.
• Kustomize, on the other hand, allows declarative management of Kubernetes manifests using overlays and transformations without needing templating engines. Together, Flux monitors the state in Git, and Kustomize helps apply configurations tailored for specific environments.

1. Environment-Specific Overlays:

• Kustomize excels at layering different configurations for different environments (like dev, staging, prod). Flux can automatically apply the appropriate Kustomize overlays based on the Git branch or directory structure you use for environment-specific settings.
• This allows users to manage multiple environments in a clean and scalable way by using Kustomize’s environment overlays combined with Flux’s automation.