Understanding CI/CD
In traditional software development, teams often followed a linear approach known as the waterfall model. Developers would work on large portions of code over extended periods before integrating their changes. This process frequently resulted in integration hell, where merging changes from different team members led to conflicts and delays. Additionally, testing was typically conducted manually at the end of the development cycle, making it difficult to detect and address issues early.
In the early 2000s, the rise of Agile and DevOps methodologies addressed these challenges by promoting iterative development and faster feedback loops. This shift led to the emergence of CI, which minimizes integration issues by enabling frequent and automated code merging and testing. Soon after, CD and continuous deployment emerged to streamline staging, release, and production processes. Let’s explore the concepts and practices of CI/CD to better understand their significance...
