Summary
This chapter provided an in-depth exploration of CI/CD, emphasizing their role in automating software development workflows and improving code quality, collaboration, and release frequency. You were introduced to key CI/CD principles, such as automated builds, self-testing, small and frequent code integrations, and reliable deployments. The chapter also covered the differences between continuous delivery and continuous deployment, illustrating their processes through an example pipeline using Jenkins. Additionally, it provided step-by-step instructions for configuring Jenkins, integrating GitHub webhooks, building Docker images, and deploying the authentication services into Minikube.
By combining foundational concepts with a practical guide to building a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, this chapter equipped you with the knowledge to implement efficient, automated pipelines for streamlined software delivery and deployment.
