What is CI/CD?
Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment
CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment) is the automatic testing and release of the code.
Definition and Word Origin
It is an automatic line established to ensure that the written code reaches the user without any errors. CI constantly assembles and tests the code, and transfers it to live CD. The era of manual publications is coming to an end.
How to Know and Use in Daily Life?
Team: Testing after every commit.
Mobile: Automatic release to store.
Web: Release when combined.
Technical Depth and Architecture
Line stages:
Lint: Style control.
Test: Unit and end to end.
Compilation: Package production.
Broadcasting: Gradual opening.
Example step:
steps:
- run: npm ci
- run: npm testA manual approval gate is placed in critical broadcasts. Difference with Delivery: Delivery prepares, deployment prints. The first waits, the second goes.
Frequently Mixed Things
It is considered a manual test. However, the line is completely automatic: The code comes, the test runs, the result comes out. One just waits at the door.
Use in Different Disciplines
Kitchen tape: Preparation, tasting and service.
Assembly line: Part, inspection and package.
Luggage band: Registration, browsing and uploading.
Questions and answers
Why is it so important?
It translates the faulty code live and increases the speed. Frequent broadcasting is done safely.
Should it always be automatic?
Generally yes, manual door is added in critical release.
What is the difference with Delivery?
Delivery prepares and waits, deployment hits and goes. The first one is approved, the second one is fully automatic.
What happens if it breaks?
The line stops and the broadcast is interrupted. That's why a backup plan and quick recovery are essential.
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