Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
May 13, 2024
Updated July 20, 2025
12 minute read
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) is a software development practice that automates the process of building, testing, and deploying code. It helps to improve the quality and reliability of software releases by ensuring that code changes are tested and integrated into the main codebase regularly.
Benefits of CI/CD
There are many benefits to using CI/CD, including:
- Improved Software Quality: CI/CD helps to improve the quality of software by ensuring that code changes are tested and integrated into the main codebase regularly. This helps to catch and fix bugs early in the development process, which can prevent them from causing problems in production.
- Faster Software Delivery: CI/CD can help to speed up the software delivery process by automating the build, test, and deployment process. This can help teams to release new features and updates more frequently.
- Reduced Risk: CI/CD can help to reduce the risk of software releases by ensuring that code changes are tested and integrated into the main codebase regularly. This helps to prevent bugs from causing problems in production, which can lead to downtime and lost revenue.
How to Learn CI/CD
There are many ways to learn CI/CD, including:
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Reading list
We've selected five books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD).
Provides a comprehensive overview of CI/CD, covering the benefits, challenges, and best practices. It is written by two experienced software engineers who have a deep understanding of the subject matter.
Comprehensive guide to DevOps, which set of practices that combines software development and IT operations. CI/CD key part of DevOps, and this book provides a detailed overview of how to implement CI/CD in your organization.
Presents the results of a four-year study of high-performing technology organizations. The study found that CI/CD key factor in the success of these organizations.
Provides a practical guide to implementing CI. It covers the tools, techniques, and best practices that you need to know to get started.
Shows you how to use Node.js to implement CI/CD in your organization. It covers the tools, techniques, and best practices that you need to know to get started.
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