A Journey to Ephemeral Test Environments with EKS and ArgoCD

Learn how to transition from traditional long-running test environments to scalable ephemeral test environments using Amazon EKS and ArgoCD in this 33-minute conference talk. Discover the evolution from outdated staging environments to testing directly in production, and ultimately implementing ephemeral environments that benefit both platform builders and application teams. Explore practical strategies for addressing common challenges including data staleness, environment corruption, and the limitations of traditional testing approaches. Gain insights into the tools and methodologies that enable reliable, up-to-date test environments while understanding the benefits and obstacles encountered during this transformation. Walk away with actionable steps to enhance the scalability and reliability of your own testing frameworks through real-world examples and lessons learned from REA Group's implementation journey.