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+# Proposal: Implement DevOps Workflow for Focalboard Using Kubernetes & CI/CD
+
+## Summary  
+This proposal aims to introduce a **fully automated DevOps workflow** for Focalboard, leveraging **Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Terraform, and AWS**. The proposed implementation enhances **deployment automation, scalability, observability, and security**, making it easier for developers and contributors to manage Focalboard’s infrastructure efficiently.
+
+## Benefits  
+
+### 🚀 **Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions**  
+- **Ensures faster releases** by automating build, test, and deployment processes.  
+- **Prevents broken code from being merged** by running unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.  
+- **Reduces manual intervention**, improving deployment consistency.  
+
+### 🛠 **Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform**  
+- **Automates AWS infrastructure provisioning**, including:  
+  - Kubernetes cluster (**AWS EKS**)  
+  - PostgreSQL database (**AWS RDS**)  
+  - Object storage for backups (**AWS S3**)  
+- **Ensures reproducibility**—new environments can be spun up with a single command.  
+
+### 🏗 **Containerization & Kubernetes Orchestration**  
+- **Runs Focalboard as microservices** (Go backend, React frontend) in **Kubernetes**.  
+- **Enables auto-scaling** to handle traffic spikes efficiently.  
+- **Improves fault tolerance**—if a container crashes, Kubernetes restarts it automatically.  
+
+### 📊 **Advanced Monitoring & Observability**  
+- **Prometheus & Grafana** for real-time **metrics tracking (CPU, memory, API latency)**.  
+- **Loki** for centralized **log aggregation & troubleshooting**.  
+- **Automated alerts** notify maintainers of performance issues before they impact users.  
+
+### 🔒 **Enhanced Security & Compliance**  
+- **IAM-based access control** ensures only authorized actions are performed.  
+- **AWS KMS encryption** secures sensitive data (e.g., database credentials).  
+- **Trivy vulnerability scanning** prevents deployment of insecure Docker images.  
+
+## Architecture Diagram  
+*(Attached the detailed architecture plan)*  
+
+## Implementation Plan  
+1. **Phase 1: CI/CD Pipeline**  
+   - Implement GitHub Actions for automated builds and tests.  
+   - Build and push Docker images to a container registry.  
+
+2. **Phase 2: Kubernetes Deployment**  
+   - Define Kubernetes manifests (`deployment.yaml`, `service.yaml`).  
+   - Deploy backend, frontend, and database to **AWS EKS**.  
+
+3. **Phase 3: Infrastructure Automation**  
+   - Use **Terraform** to provision AWS resources.  
+   - Configure IAM roles and security groups.  
+
+4. **Phase 4: Monitoring & Security**  
+   - Integrate **Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki** for observability.  
+   - Set up security scanning tools.  
+
+## Next Steps  
+- Gather feedback from maintainers on the feasibility and alignment with Focalboard’s roadmap.  
+- Discuss refinements or alternative approaches based on community input.  
+
+Would love to hear your thoughts! 🚀