CI/CD Workflows

A CI/CD workflow is an automated process for building, testing, and deploying code changes.

Typical Stages of a CI/CD Workflow

Commit: Developers push code to a shared repository (e.g., Git).
Build: The CI server automatically pulls the code and builds the application. This includes compiling code and gathering dependencies.
Test: Automated tests (unit, integration, end-to-end) are run to check for regressions and bugs.
Deploy to Staging: If tests pass, the application is deployed to a staging environment, which mirrors production.
Deploy to Production: After manual approval or further automated checks, the application is deployed to the production environment for users.

Faster Release Cycles: Automation speeds up the development process.
Improved Code Quality: Automated testing catches bugs early.
Reduced Risk: Staged deployments and automated checks minimize production failures.
Increased Developer Productivity: Developers can focus on writing code instead of manual deployment tasks.

Automate Everything: The entire build-to-deploy process should be automated.
Keep a Single Source Repository: All code and configurations should be version controlled.
Test at Every Stage: Ensure quality throughout the pipeline.
Deploy in Small Increments: Make small, frequent releases to reduce risk.