Continuous Integration (CI) involves automatically integrating code changes from multiple developers into a shared repository and verifying each integration with an automated build and test suite.
CI reduces dependency risks, eliminates long feedback loops, and enhances operational efficiency by ensuring code is tested within minutes of being pushed.
Continuous Integration is crucial for reliable delivery at scale, and high-performing teams using CI deploy code frequently with fewer failures in production.
Continuous Delivery (CD) extends CI by automating the staging of code changes for release, with manual approval needed before deployment to production.
Continuous Delivery ensures that the product is always ready to ship, enabling teams to release code to production quickly and reliably.
Continuous Deployment automates the release process entirely, deploying validated code changes to production without human intervention.
In Continuous Deployment, code that passes all tests is automatically deployed to production with no staging barrier or manual gatekeeping.
A CI/CD platform combines Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Deployment, automating code integration, testing, staging, and production release.
Adopting a unified CI/CD mindset and toolchain is necessary for modern engineering teams to deliver value rapidly, reliably, and responsively to customer feedback.
A seamless CI/CD platform accelerates software delivery, enhances developer experience by providing fast feedback loops, minimizing tooling overhead, and empowering developers with increased autonomy.
Organizations with high Developer Experience (DX) scores outperform competitors in revenue growth, highlighting the importance of effective CI/CD implementation.