CGOA Gitops Patterns Practice Question
When using Argo CD, how do you handle applications that require resources to be created in a specific order (e.g., CRDs before Operators)?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Use syncWaves annotations.
Argo CD 'syncWaves' allow you to assign a numerical value to resources, ensuring they are applied in the correct sequence.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Use multiple Git repositories.
Why it's wrong here
This does not control the sync order between resources.
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Disable automated sync and run it twice.
Why it's wrong here
This requires manual intervention and is not scalable.
- ✓
Use syncWaves annotations.
Why this is correct
SyncWaves explicitly control the order of execution.
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Use a single massive YAML file.
Why it's wrong here
This is hard to maintain and doesn't solve ordering.
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