CI/CD

CI/CD (Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery) means automating build, test, and release steps so that integration problems are detected early. Each code change is frequently and consistently integrated and tested via a pipeline.

This prevents the notorious "integration hell" where everything has to come together at once at the end. Thanks to automation, the team receives quick feedback on new code (does the build work, do tests pass?) and there is always a working version of the business application available for stakeholders to review.

Starting Points

• What is CI/CD?
• CI/CD Best Practices

Key Points

• Setting up an automatic build/test pipeline (e.g., via GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) that runs on every push or merge.
• A consistent, green build: you monitor the pipeline outcomes and fix any build errors or failing tests immediately.
• Regular delivery of (intermediate) products: for example, new features or builds are periodically shared with the team/stakeholders (continuous delivery), ensuring continuous insight into progress and quality of the business solution.
• Implementation of automated quality checks like code linting, security scanning, and performance testing to maintain high quality standards.