Explore the powerful combination of Continuous Deployment (CD) gates and GitOps in this 30-minute talk by Christina Andonov and Carlos Santana from AWS. Dispel common misconceptions about GitOps, learning how it can incorporate robust deployment pipelines with multiple stages, automated tests, and manual approvals. Discover the versatility of GitOps in managing both Kubernetes services and infrastructure using tools like AWS Controllers for Kubernetes (ACK) and Crossplane. Gain insights into setting up secure, efficient pipelines that meet compliance requirements, with real-world examples from enterprise customers in regulated industries such as finance and healthcare. Benefit from a hands-on perspective and live demo to understand how to effectively implement GitOps in your own projects, ensuring quality and security checks are enforced throughout the deployment process.