Cloud Build
Cloud Build is a fully managed continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform provided by Google Cloud that automates the building, testing, and deployment of applications. It executes builds on Google Cloud infrastructure, scaling automatically to handle workloads, and integrates with various source repositories and deployment targets. It supports building applications written in any language and using any framework, with customizable build steps defined in configuration files.
Developers should use Cloud Build when they need a serverless, scalable CI/CD solution for applications hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud environments, as it simplifies pipeline management and reduces operational overhead. It is particularly valuable for automating deployments to services like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Run, or App Engine, and for teams adopting DevOps practices to ensure consistent, reliable software releases. Use cases include building container images, running unit tests, and deploying microservices in cloud-native architectures.