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CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) revolutionizes software development by automating integration, testing, and deployment. Here’s how to harness its full potential.
What is CI/CD?
- Continuous Integration (CI): Frequent code merges into a shared repository, validated by automated builds and tests.
- Continuous Deployment (CD): Automated release of code changes to production after passing CI checks.
Why CI/CD Matters
- Speed: Accelerate software delivery with automated pipelines.
- Quality: Reduce bugs via automated testing (unit, integration, security).
- Collaboration: Bridge Dev and Ops (DevOps) with shared workflows.
Key Components
1. Version Control (Git):
git commit -m "Add feature X" git push origin main
2. Automated Testing (Jenkins, GitHub Actions):
<h1>GitHub Actions Example</h1> jobs: test: runs-on: ubuntu-latest steps: - uses: actions/checkout@v4 - run: npm test
3. Deployment Automation (Docker, Kubernetes):
docker build -t my-app . kubectl apply -f deployment.yaml
Common Pitfalls & Fixes
- Skipping Tests: Enforce mandatory test stages in pipelines.
- No Rollback Plan: Use blue-green deployments:
kubectl rollout undo deployment/my-app
- Poor Monitoring: Integrate Prometheus/Grafana:
prometheus --config.file=prometheus.yml
You Should Know:
- Linux Commands for CI/CD:
</li> </ul> <h1>Check system resources</h1> top <h1>Monitor logs</h1> journalctl -u docker --no-pager
– Windows Equivalent (PowerShell):
<h1>List running services</h1> Get-Service | Where-Object Status -eq "Running"
– Security Scanning (Trivy):
trivy image my-app:latest
What Undercode Say
CI/CD transforms software delivery but demands discipline. Automate relentlessly, monitor aggressively, and iterate continuously. Master tools like Git, Jenkins, and Kubernetes to stay ahead.
Expected Output:
A seamless pipeline from `git push` to production, with zero downtime and full auditability.
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