Octopus Deploy

01/05/2026

AI in DevOps is powerful… but only if you can trust the output.
In this post, Jubril Oyetunji shows how to safely create projects with the Octopus AI Assistant—using Git-backed configuration so every change is visible, auditable, and reversible.

A practical way to use AI without losing control.

Read it here 👇

Learn how to create projects with the Octopus AI Assistant and how to roll back changes if needed.

29/04/2026

“Build the roads before you buy the GPS.”
Matthew Allford on why platforms should come before portals—and what happens when teams get the order wrong.

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A lot of the conversation around internal developer platforms gets pulled toward portals. This post argues for a platform-first mindset, and why solid foundations matter more than a slick interface.

28/04/2026

What a week at NDC Sydney 🙌
So many great conversations, new connections, and plenty of time spent talking all things Octopus. We had an absolute blast 🐙

If we didn’t get a chance to connect (or you want to dive deeper), you can still grab time with us: https://octopus.com/lp/schedule-a-demo

27/04/2026

In this episode of Dr. Argo Called, we examine the GitOps “manifest dilemma” by comparing Helm, Kustomize, Kro, and Crossplane for Kubernetes deployments, and explore what their differences mean in a GitOps-driven workflow. We also delve into the often-overlooked topic of custom resource health checks in Argo CD—why they matter, why they shouldn’t reside within Argo CD, and how they could be designed more effectively.

24/04/2026

Argo CD solves syncing brilliantly—but what happens next?

How do you take a change from dev and automate it all the way to prod?
How do you keep your Argo CD instances up to date across environments?

These aren’t simple problems.
That’s exactly where Octopus Deploy comes in.
Watch Dan break it down 👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/MTzh-vzaY-U

20/04/2026

🚀 Argo CD 3.4 — what’s new?

Regina Voloshin just dropped a great walkthrough of the Argo CD 3.4 release, and it’s definitely worth a watch 👀

If you’re using Argo CD (or planning to be), this is a great way to quickly get up to speed and understand what’s coming next.

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20/04/2026

Headed to NDC Sydney? 👀
We’ve got a quest for you 🧙‍♂️

Find Gandalf at our booth, snap a photo, and share your biggest deployment horror story on LinkedIn for a chance to win a $100 AUD gift card.

April 23–24.
Booth adventures await.

Who’s brave enough? 👇

17/04/2026

It's Friday, which means it's time to deploy. Join us for all the latest news about DevOps, Platform Engineering, CI/CD, and of course, Octopus Deploy.

15/04/2026

Coordinating dependencies across services shouldn’t slow down your deployments.

In this deep dive, Bob Walker walks through how Process Templates in Platform Hub help you verify, manage, and even deploy dependencies automatically—without brittle, multi-step workarounds.

From version checks to approval workflows and deployment ordering, it’s a smarter way to handle real-world complexity at scale.

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An example of a Process Template that can be used to verify and deploy dependencies in Octopus Deploy

02/04/2026

KubeCon EU 2026 is done. Now let’s talk about what actually mattered. This recap session covers the biggest announcements, the talks everyone’s still discussing, and the trends that look like they’ll stick. From Kubernetes and platform engineering to GitOps and security, we’ll break down the practical takeaways and call out the overhyped moments. If you want a straight summary without the marketing spin, this is it.

Speakers:
Dan Garfield, VP of OSS at Octopus Deploy
Steve Fenton, Director of Developer Relations at Octopus Deploy
John Bristowe, Principal Developer Advocate at Octopus Deploy

02/04/2026

It's Friday, which means it's time to deploy. Join us for all the latest news about DevOps, Platform Engineering, CI/CD, and of course, Octopus Deploy.