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What are alternatives to App of Apps for managing many apps?

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ApplicationSets (generator-driven), Flux Kustomizations, or Helm umbrella charts can manage many apps. ApplicationSets are the native ArgoCD evolution for dynamic fleets; umbrella charts bundle subcharts but couple them tightly. Choice depends on how dynamic and independent the apps need to be.
Real-world example The team compares an ApplicationSet against a Helm umbrella chart before choosing generators for flexibility.

Common follow-ups: How does an umbrella chart differ from App of Apps? | Why prefer ApplicationSets for dynamic fleets?

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