CI/CD
CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery/Deployment) is a software development methodology that automates the integration, testing, and deployment of code changes. It involves practices like automatically building and testing code upon each commit, and deploying validated changes to production environments. This approach aims to improve software quality, reduce manual errors, and accelerate release cycles.
Developers should learn and use CI/CD to streamline development workflows, especially in agile or DevOps environments where frequent releases are required. It is crucial for projects with multiple contributors to catch integration issues early, ensure code quality through automated testing, and enable reliable, repeatable deployments. Use cases include web applications, microservices architectures, and any software requiring regular updates or maintenance.