CI/CD vs Waterfall Methodology
Developers should learn and use CI/CD to automate repetitive tasks like building, testing, and deploying code, which is essential for modern agile and DevOps practices meets developers should learn and use the waterfall methodology in projects with well-defined, stable requirements and low uncertainty, such as government contracts, safety-critical systems, or large-scale infrastructure where changes are costly. Here's our take.
CI/CD
Developers should learn and use CI/CD to automate repetitive tasks like building, testing, and deploying code, which is essential for modern agile and DevOps practices
CI/CD
Nice PickDevelopers should learn and use CI/CD to automate repetitive tasks like building, testing, and deploying code, which is essential for modern agile and DevOps practices
Pros
- +It is particularly valuable in projects requiring frequent updates, such as web applications, microservices, or mobile apps, as it ensures faster feedback loops and reduces deployment risks
- +Related to: devops, jenkins
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Waterfall Methodology
Developers should learn and use the Waterfall Methodology in projects with well-defined, stable requirements and low uncertainty, such as government contracts, safety-critical systems, or large-scale infrastructure where changes are costly
Pros
- +It is suitable when regulatory compliance, detailed documentation, and predictable timelines are priorities, as it provides a structured framework for managing complex, long-term projects
- +Related to: software-development-life-cycle, project-management
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use CI/CD if: You want it is particularly valuable in projects requiring frequent updates, such as web applications, microservices, or mobile apps, as it ensures faster feedback loops and reduces deployment risks and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Waterfall Methodology if: You prioritize it is suitable when regulatory compliance, detailed documentation, and predictable timelines are priorities, as it provides a structured framework for managing complex, long-term projects over what CI/CD offers.
Developers should learn and use CI/CD to automate repetitive tasks like building, testing, and deploying code, which is essential for modern agile and DevOps practices
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