Visualizing GitOps: A Tour of Flux UIs in the Open Source Ecosystem - Stefan Prodan, ControlPlane

This talk, presented by Stefan Prodan from ControlPlane, explores the visualization capabilities of GitOps through the introduction of a new lightweight UI integrated into Flux Operator. The speaker discusses features such as SSO authentication and mobile-friendly design, while also examining interactive troubleshooting tools to better resolve issues with HelmRelease and Kustomization dependencies. Additionally, the session covers the broader ecosystem of visualization tools, including Capacitor, Headlamp, Backstage, and Freelens, evaluating their security models, Flux API compatibility, and user experience to assist platform teams in selecting the ideal visualization layer for their GitOps implementations.