Wilberht Bernal
What if software releases didn’t have to be stressful?
If you’ve ever worked on a project where deployment was a mess: rushed corrections, last-minute errors, extra coffee… you’re not alone.
CI/CD is a better, more streamlined way of working: one that can completely change how you handle writing and shipping code. Be proactive versus reactive. By implementing CI/CD, you can avoid issues and catch errors before going live.
So, what exactly is CI/CD?
- CI stands for Continuous Integration. It means every change you make is automatically merged into the main codebase and tested to make sure nothing breaks. No more “it worked on my computer!” excuses.
- CD has two meanings, depending on how far you want to take automation:
- Continuous Delivery: your code is always ready to go live, but you decide when.
- Continuous Deployment: changes that pass all the tests are pushed live automatically.
Why does this even matter?
Here’s the thing: a lot of development teams work hard, test little, and release with crossed fingers. CI/CD flips that cycle around:
Your code gets tested constantly.
Small issues are caught early.
Releases stop being emergencies.
You spend more time building features, less time cleaning up messes.
At the end of the day, it’s not just about speed, it’s about deploying with confidence.
Where do I even start?
You don’t need to automate everything on day one. Here’s a simple way to begin:
- Use version control. Git is free, open source & very powerful.
- Set up some basic automated tests. A few is better than nothing!
- Use integration tools like GitHub Actions, Azure Pipelines, AWS Pipelines or Bitbucket Pipelines to run tests whenever you push code.
- Later, you can add automated deployment when you’re ready.
What tools can I use?
There’s a wide range of tools out there, and most are beginner-friendly:
- GitHub Actions: great if you’re already on GitHub.
- GitLab CI/CD: built right into GitLab.
- Jenkins: very powerful, though a bit more complex. Most offer free plans so you can get started without spending a cent.
In conclusion, CI/CD offers a streamlined approach to software development that will reduce stress and add efficiency to your team. By automating testing and deployment, you can catch issues early, ensure your code is up to date and focus more on building features rather than fixing last-minute errors.
Don’t have the resources for CI/CD? Contact us today to learn how Asinpa can help set up CI/CD on your environment. Let deployment headaches be a thing of the past so you can focus on what really matters: growing your business.
Our site: https://asinpa.com/contact/
References
GitHub – https://github.com/resources/articles/devops/ci-cd
GitHub – https://docs.github.com/en/actions
AWS – https://docs.aws.amazon.com/codepipeline/
