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CI/CD

How can CI/CD help?

During our recent workshop on the topic of CI/CD, we explored how this approach can benefit us. Based on our discussions and insights from the workshop, we have summarized the key takeaways as follows:

  • Faster Time to Market: CI/CD tools automate the entire process of building, testing, and deploying software, reducing the time it takes to get products and features to market.
  • Increased Collaboration: The use of CI/CD tools encourages better communication and collaboration through the automation of testing and deployment within the development team.
  • Better Quality Assurance: Continuous testing capabilities help in identifying issues early on in the development process, reducing the risk of critical bugs and system failures.
  • Reduced Manual Work: Automation of the code integration and delivery process eliminates manual work, allowing developers to concentrate on more critical projects.
  • Consistent Builds: CI/CD tools ensure that all builds are consistent and include the exact code required to meet the build objectives.
  • Greater Efficiency: By automating the process of code integration and testing, CI/CD tools eliminate manual processes, resulting in increased productivity and greater efficiency.
  • Enhanced User Satisfaction: With fewer errors, improved functionality, and a quicker time to market, users benefit from apps with a higher level of quality and performance.
  • Improved Scalability: With CI/CD tools, developers can easily scale their software development and deployment process to accommodate the demands of growth or sudden changes in the marketplace.
  • Continuous Feedback: CI/CD tools provide developers with continuous feedback on their code and its performance, enabling them to take quick and decisive action to fix any defects or issues.
  • Cost Savings: By eliminating manual processes and reducing the number of system failures, CI/CD tools help companies save money, as less effort is required to manage complex software development projects.
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Uncover the world of CI/CD – automating software testing and delivery. Explore fascinating facts about its origins, popular tools, workflow, benefits, and adoption. Join us to discover the hidden gems of CI/CD, revolutionizing software development for organizational success.

Did you know that…?

  • CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery or Continuous Deployment. It is the process of automating software testing and delivery.
  • The first CI tool was CruiseControl, which was developed in 2001.
  • The typical workflow for CI/CD tools includes the following steps: code development, code integration, automated testing, building, and deployment.
  • Jenkins is one of the most popular CI/CD tools and was initially developed as a fork of Hudson in 2011.
  • CircleCI is another popular CI/CD tool that was founded in 2011. Its primary focus is continuous integration and deployment for modern applications.
  • GitLab CI is a CI/CD tool that is part of the GitLab platform. It enables developers to automate their workflows, integrate with other tools, and deploy to cloud platforms.
  • Travis CI is a hosted CI/CD tool that is primarily used for open-source projects. It is free for open-source projects and has a paid plan for private projects.
  • CI/CD tools enable developers to catch errors and bugs early in the development process, reducing the time it takes to fix them.
  • CI/CD tools also make it easier for developers to collaborate and work more efficiently as a team.
  • The adoption of CI/CD tools is increasing rapidly as more organizations move towards a DevOps culture and seek to streamline their software development and delivery processes.

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Do you require assistance with application integration, implementing new IT solutions, modernising legacy business applications, or connecting them with new applications? Feel free to reach out to us. 🤙

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Gabriel Olekšák DevOps, Cloud Lead

gabriel.oleksak@aardwark.com

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