Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. It automates the deployment of the desired application states in the specified target environments. Argo CD monitors applications and compares the live state against the desired state defined in Git repositories.
When using Argo CD, you might encounter a 'Resource version conflict' error. This typically manifests as a failure to apply changes to a Kubernetes resource, often accompanied by a message indicating a version mismatch.
In the Argo CD UI or logs, you might see an error message similar to: Error: resource version conflict. This indicates that the resource you are trying to update has been modified since you last fetched its state.
The 'Resource version conflict' error occurs when there are concurrent updates to a Kubernetes resource. Kubernetes uses resource versions to ensure consistency and prevent conflicts. When a resource is updated, its version changes. If another update is attempted with an outdated version, Kubernetes rejects it to prevent overwriting changes.
This issue often arises in environments with multiple controllers or users making changes to the same resource. It can also occur during automated processes where multiple updates are attempted simultaneously.
Resolving this issue involves ensuring that your updates are based on the latest resource version. Here are the steps to fix it:
Use the following command to get the latest version of the resource:
kubectl get <resource-type> <resource-name> -n <namespace> -o yaml
Note the metadata.resourceVersion field in the output.
Retry the operation using the latest resource version. Ensure that your update command includes the correct version:
kubectl apply -f <resource-file> --force
Alternatively, use a strategic merge patch to update only specific fields without affecting the entire resource:
kubectl patch <resource-type> <resource-name> -n <namespace> --type=merge -p '{"spec": {"field": "new-value"}}'
For more information on handling resource version conflicts, refer to the Kubernetes Resource Versions documentation. To learn more about Argo CD, visit the official Argo CD documentation.
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