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Git Backed Config

Store configuration in Git so changes are versioned, reviewable, and deployable.

Intent

Store configuration in Git so changes are versioned, reviewable, and deployable.

When to use

  • Configuration changes require review and traceability.
  • Multiple environments need consistent, reproducible setup.
  • You need rollback capability for configuration drift.

Core mechanics

  • Store config files in a dedicated Git repository.
  • Validate configs before applying changes.
  • Deploy configs through a sync job or CI pipeline.
  • Record the applied commit hash for traceability.

Implementation checklist

  1. Define a config schema and validation rules.
  2. Establish review and approval workflow for changes.
  3. Implement a sync job that pulls from Git.
  4. Log the applied commit hash and timestamp.
  5. Document rollback and recovery steps.

Failure modes and mitigations

  • Secrets committed by mistake -> use secret scanning and external secret stores.
  • Merge conflicts -> enforce review and branch protection.
  • Drift between Git and runtime -> re-apply on schedule and log drift.

Observability and validation

  • Applied commit hash and sync timestamp.
  • Validation error counts for config checks.
  • Drift detection reports or sync status.

Artifacts

  • Config templates and example files.
  • Validation scripts and sync logs.
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