Explore the challenges and insights gained from integrating GitOps tools into delivery pipelines in this 30-minute conference talk. Discover how Brad McCoy from Basiq and Thomas Schuetz from Dynatrace navigated the complexities of GitOps implementation, focusing on the critical need for deployment validation. Learn about their journey in incorporating observability, testing, and load testing into GitOps processes to ensure application readiness. Gain valuable insights into the integration of tools like ArgoCD, Flux, and Keptn, and understand the importance of these additions for successful canary deployments. Delve into the speakers' experiences, the obstacles they encountered, and their vision for the future of GitOps in delivery pipelines.