What is CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment)?

CI/CD turns software delivery from "one-off heroics" into a repeatable production line. It reduces the risk of errors, increases speed and standardizes quality.

CI: Continuous Integration

It is the practice of developers integrating code into the main repository frequently and in a controlled manner.

• Automated tests run after every commit
• Conflicts are caught early
• "Big merge" crises are reduced

CI: Continuous Integration

It is the practice of developers integrating code into the main repository frequently and in a controlled manner.

• Automated tests run after every commit
• Conflicts are caught early
• "Big merge" crises are reduced

CD: Continuous Delivery / Deployment

The discipline of moving code that has passed CI into production.

• Continuous Delivery: Code is ready for release, the final step awaits human approval
• Continuous Deployment: There is no approval; code that passes the tests is automatically released to production

Why Is It Critical?

Manual release processes produce delays and errors. CI/CD takes the human factor out of being an "operational risk" and turns it into a controlled procedure.