CI/CD
CI/CD refers to software development practices in which code changes are continuously integrated, tested, and deployed automatically. The goal is to accelerate software development and improve quality.
It is used to develop and release software more quickly and reliably. Changes to the code are automatically tested and integrated into existing systems. This allows bugs to be detected early and releases to be carried out more efficiently.
Functionality and Use
In Continuous Integration (CI), code changes are regularly integrated into a central repository and automatically tested. The code is then deployed to test or staging environments as part of Continuous Delivery, ensuring it is always ready for release. Continuous Deployment takes this a step further: changes that have passed testing are automatically deployed to the production environment without manual intervention.
CI/CD is used to automate development processes, reduce errors, and accelerate software deployment. Especially for larger applications, it helps reduce complexity, improve collaboration, and ensure stable and efficient workflows.
Examples
- Developers regularly commit code to a shared repository, where automated tests are run
- After successful testing, a new version is automatically deployed to a staging environment
- A web application is automatically deployed to production after every successful build
- Bugs in the code are detected early because every change is tested immediately
