CNCF-hosted Co-located Events Europe 2025

If you are starting out on your Argo Workflows journey, you’ll soon find yourself surrounded by the word ‘template’. Templates are a fundamental cornerstone of an Argo Workflow and allow you to define the work to be performed.

In this talk, we'll explore the versatile world of Argo Workflow template types. We'll break down the different types, demystifying their use cases and best practices. While container templates are widely used and referenced in the documentation, we'll delve into the lesser-known but equally powerful template types such as the http template, container sets and resource templates.

Along the way, we’ll also tackle common misconceptions - including the surprising difference between a workflowTemplate and a Workflow Template.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the world of Argo Workflows, expect to leave with a deeper understanding of Workflow Templates - ready to apply their versatility and power to solve complex workflow challenges.