DevOps & CloudIntermediate
CI/CD
Pronunciationsee-eye see-dee
Definition
Automation that tests every code change (CI) and then delivers it to a server (CD), so releases are fast and repeatable.
Where you hear it
Job posts, DevOps talks, and pull request checks.
Examples
Our CI/CD pipeline runs the tests and deploys on every merge to
main.The CI failed, so the code cannot be merged.
Common mistake
Mixing up Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment. Delivery means "ready to deploy"; deployment means "deployed automatically".