diff --git a/GLOSSARY.md b/GLOSSARY.md index 5325d47..53ab9da 100644 --- a/GLOSSARY.md +++ b/GLOSSARY.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ This glossary accompanies the [GitOps Principles](./PRINCIPLES.md), and other su - ## Reconciliation The process of ensuring the actual state of a system matches its [desired state](#desired-state). - Contrary to traditional CI/CD where automation is generally driven by pre-set triggers, in GitOps reconciliation is triggered whenever there is a divergence with [feedback](#feedback) from previous attempts. Divergence could be due to the actual state unintentionally [drifting](#drift) from the desired state declarations, or a new desired state declaration version having been changed intentionally. + Contrary to traditional CI/CD where automation is generally driven by pre-set triggers, in GitOps reconciliation is triggered whenever there is a divergence. Divergence could be due to the actual state unintentionally [drifting](#drift) from the desired state declarations, or a new desired state declaration version having been changed intentionally. Actions are taken based on policies around [feedback](./GLOSSARY.md#feedback) from the system and previous reconciliation attempts, in order to reduce deviation over time. - ## Software System