Version Controlling Node-RED Flows with Git
Eliminate uncontrolled Node-RED deployments that risk industrial uptime. This deep dive focuses on integrating Git directly into the Node-RED user directory, bypassing the often cumbersome built-in Projects feature for superior CI/CD compatibility. Learn the precise `.gitignore` strategy required to secure credentials and runtime context while tracking only the essential `flows.json` definition. We detail the four-step deployment workflow: save, stage, commit, push. Crucially, master the immediate rollback procedure using `git reset --hard` combined with a service restart, guaranteeing rapid recovery from failed updates. Finally, understand how to manage merge conflicts arising from the single flow file structure in multi-developer environments and transition to automated pipeline deployment using webhooks and service restarts.
00:00: Uncontrolled Deployment Risk Mitigation
00:43: Initializing the Repository
01:13: Defining the .gitignore Strategy
01:53: Tracking Flow Definitions
02:33: Connecting to Remote Origin
03:14: The Controlled Deployment Workflow
03:50: Implementing Immediate Rollback
04:29: Handling Merge Conflicts
05:04: CI/CD Integration and Automation
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