How to use OCI for GitOps in OpenShift

This blog post discusses how to utilize OCI (Open Container Initiative) as a source of truth for GitOps in OpenShift. It challenges the common misconception that Git is required for GitOps, asserting that as long as storage meets certain principles, like immutability and versioning, it can be anything compliant, including OCI. The article outlines advantages of using OCI for GitOps, details prerequisites, and provides a clear process for pushing artifacts using the oras CLI, setting up Argo CD, and deploying applications—all while highlighting increased supply chain security and simplifying operations.