Continuous Deployment
Continuous Deployment (CD) is a software development practice where code changes are automatically built, tested, and deployed to production environments after passing automated tests. It extends Continuous Integration by ensuring that every change that passes the pipeline is released to users without manual intervention. This approach enables rapid, reliable delivery of software updates and reduces the time between development and deployment.
Developers should learn and use Continuous Deployment to achieve faster release cycles, reduce human error in deployments, and improve software quality through automated testing. It is particularly valuable for web applications, SaaS products, and microservices architectures where frequent updates are needed to respond to user feedback or market changes. CD is essential for DevOps teams aiming to implement full automation from code commit to production.