Glossary

What is GitOps?

Last updated June 15, 2026
Reviewed by Better-PaaS team

Using Git state and events to drive deployment operations. Learn what GitOps means in self-hosted deployment and Better-PaaS workflows.

Overview

Using Git state and events to drive deployment operations.

Definition

Using Git state and events to drive deployment operations.

Real-world example

Production always tracks the main branch; a merge triggers webhook deploy. Rollback means redeploying a previous Git commit from history.

Common mistake

Editing production env vars only on the server without documenting them - the next Git deploy won't include those changes.

Better-PaaS in practice

Connect a repo and branch per app. Env vars live in the platform database; document them alongside your repository README.

FAQ

Is GitOps only relevant to Better-PaaS?

No. GitOps appears across Docker, cloud platforms, and self-hosted tooling. Better-PaaS exposes the concept in deploy logs, dashboard fields, or docs when it affects your app.