What is CI/CD?

CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, which are practices to automate software development workflows.

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Key Components

  • Continuous Integration (CI): Automate testing and integration of code changes.
  • Continuous Delivery (CD): Automate deployment to production environments.
  • Automation Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, and more.

CI/CD Workflow 📌

  1. Code Commit: Developers push code to a repository.
  2. Automated Testing: Run tests to detect errors.
  3. Build & Package: Compile code and create deployable packages.
  4. Deployment: Automatically deploy to staging or production.
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Tools & Best Practices 🛠️

Popular Tools

  • Jenkins (for CI/CD pipelines)
  • GitHub Actions (for automation)
  • Docker (containerization)
  • Kubernetes (orchestration)

Best Practices

✅ Automate testing
✅ Use version control
✅ Implement monitoring
✅ Prioritize security

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For deeper insights into DevOps practices, check our DevOps Tutorial. 🌐