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Introduction to CI/CD

What is CI/CD?
CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (or Delivery). It is a method to

frequently deliver apps to customers by introducing automation into the stages of app development.

The main concepts attributed to CI/CD are continuous integration, continuous delivery, and

continuous deployment.

Importance of CI/CD in Software Development


CI/CD helps teams deliver software faster and more reliably. It minimizes manual errors, provides

immediate feedback, and enables fast iteration. This improves code quality and enhances the

overall development workflow.

CI/CD Pipeline Components


- Source Code Repository

- Build Server

- Automated Tests

- Deployment Automation

- Monitoring and Feedback

Tools for CI/CD


- Jenkins

- GitLab CI/CD

- GitHub Actions

- CircleCI

- Travis CI
- Bamboo

- Azure DevOps

Best Practices
- Commit code frequently

- Automate tests

- Keep builds fast

- Maintain a single source of truth

- Monitor deployments

- Secure your pipeline

CI/CD Example Workflow


1. Developer pushes code to repository

2. CI server detects changes and triggers build

3. Automated tests run

4. If tests pass, code is deployed to staging

5. Manual or automated approval for production deployment

Challenges and Considerations


- Initial setup complexity

- Security and access management

- Managing pipeline failures

- Tool integration

Conclusion
CI/CD is a cornerstone of modern DevOps practices. It enables faster development cycles,
improved software quality, and rapid delivery of features to users.

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