GitOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) are complementary but distinct practices. IaC focuses on defining infrastructure through code, while GitOps governs how that infrastructure is continuously deployed and maintained using Git as the single source of truth. Key differences include GitOps using pull-based workflows with

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1. Primary focus2. Source of truth3. Workflow style4. Automation5. State management6. Developer involvement7. Change tracking8. Managing complex infrastructures9. Security and compliance

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