May 1, 2024
Updated May 9, 2025
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Navigating the World of CI/CD: A Comprehensive Guide
CI/CD, at its core, is a set of practices that automates the software development and release process. It stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery or Continuous Deployment. Imagine a finely tuned assembly line, but for software. Instead of car parts, developers continuously merge their code changes into a central repository. This is Continuous Integration (CI). Then, these changes are automatically built, tested, and prepared for release, which is Continuous Delivery (CD). Continuous Deployment takes it a step further by automatically releasing every validated change to users. The primary goal is to make software development faster, more reliable, and less prone to human error by automating as much of the process as possible.
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Reading list
We've selected eight 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
CI/CD.
If you read a book about DevOps, read this one. It combines research and case studies to provide a compelling argument that DevOps is essential for the success of technology organizations.
This classic book popularized the concept of CI/CD and provides a comprehensive overview of the practice. It covers everything from building and testing to deployment and monitoring, and it includes case studies from real-world companies.
From the DevOps pioneers must-read for anyone who wants to understand the benefits of DevOps and how to implement it in their organization.
Provides a comprehensive overview of CI/CD and DevOps. It covers everything from the basics of CI/CD to the cultural and organizational changes that are necessary to adopt DevOps.
Provides a practical guide to designing and implementing continuous delivery pipelines. It covers a wide range of topics, from source control and build automation to testing and deployment.
This practical guide focuses on using Java and popular tools like Jenkins, Docker, Maven, TestNG, and Selenium to implement CI/CD. It's a great choice for developers who want to get started with CI/CD in Java.
This book, written by a Microsoft Principal Consultant, provides a step-by-step guide to setting up and using Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS) for CI/CD. It's a valuable resource for .NET developers who are looking to adopt CI/CD in their projects.
Focuses on using Docker and Kubernetes to implement CI/CD. It provides a comprehensive overview of containerization and how it can be used to improve the software delivery process.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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