Welcome back to our #90DaysOfDevOps exploration! Today, we'll be discussing about the CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding the CI/CD Pipeline Structure
At its core, A continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline is a series of steps that must be performed in order to deliver a new version of software. CI/CD pipelines are a practice focused on improving software delivery throughout the software development life cycle via automation. Let's break it down:
Source:
Input: Your source code repository (e.g., Git).
Action: Triggered when new code is committed.
Build:
Input: Source code.
Action: Compile the code into executable artifacts. It checks for any compilation errors.
Test:
Input: Built artifacts.
Action: Run tests to ensure new code changes don't break existing functionality.
Deploy:
Input: Tested artifacts.
Action: Deploy the application to a staging environment for further testing.
Verify (Optional):
Input: Deployed application.
Action: Run additional tests in a staging environment.
Release:
Input: Verified application.
Action: Deploy the application to the production environment.
Monitor:
Input: Running application.
Action: Monitor the application in real-time for any issues.
Why is Each Stage Important?
Source Stage: Ensures all code changes are tracked and versioned.
Build Stage: Compiles your code into an executable form.
Test Stage: Guarantees that your new code changes don't break existing functionality.
Deploy Stage: Places your application in an environment where it behaves as it would in production.
Verify Stage: Additional testing to catch any issues before production.
Release Stage: Deploys your application to the live environment.
Monitor Stage: Keeps an eye on the live application for potential issues.
In essence, a CI/CD pipeline automates the manual steps involved in deploying code, making the process faster, reliable, and less error-prone.
Remember, the beauty of CI/CD lies in its adaptability. You can tailor your pipeline to fit the unique needs of your projects. So, venture forth, explore, and stay tuned for more #90DaysOfDevOps wisdom!
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