Explore GitOps principles, Kubernetes fundamentals, and effective secret management strategies in this 29-minute conference talk. Delve into the importance of Git and Kubernetes in modern software development, understand the concept of secrets, and learn about Kubernetes Secret objects. Address security concerns surrounding secret management and discover solutions, including external secret management techniques. Gain insights into Kubernetes External Secrets and examine a project overview featuring Jenkins X3 Alpha. Learn how to create an infrastructure repository, commit Terraform values, and implement Kubernetes secret management across namespaces. Acquire practical knowledge on leveraging external secrets for enhanced security and efficiency in your DevOps workflows.