Learn how to bridge the gap between DevOps and data operations in this 30-minute conference talk from CNCF. Explore strategies for treating data with the same rigor as code by implementing "Data as Code" practices within Kubernetes infrastructure. Discover methods for running database services alongside microservices, applying software development lifecycle methodologies to data operations, and leveraging CNCF tools for effective data management. Master GitOps practices and techniques for managing databases in K8s while understanding why traditional approaches to data operations need modernization in today's cloud native environment.