CI/CD Pipelines
CI/CD pipelines turn the manual steps of a deployment into a definition that runs on every change. They cover the build, checks, staging, production approval and the credentials involved.
Built in your existing tool
If the repository is on GitHub, the pipeline belongs in GitHub Actions. GitLab and Bitbucket follow the same reasoning, and an existing Jenkins server can stay. A separate tool would add another login and another bill.
How the pipeline is shaped
Starting small
The first pipeline often does one thing: build the project and report a failure. Deployment to staging follows. Production automation comes last, once the team trusts the earlier steps and has seen them run for some time.
Frequently asked questions
Which tools do you use for CI/CD pipelines?
Whichever sits with your repository: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI or Bitbucket Pipelines, plus Jenkins where one is already running. The choice follows your code.
What does a pipeline cost to run?
It depends on the hosting service and the build minutes used. Most hosted services include a monthly allowance, and the likely figure is shared before setup.
We have no tests. Is a pipeline still worth it?
Yes. Consistent builds and repeatable deployments are much of the benefit. Tests can be added to the same pipeline later, once someone has written them.
Can the pipeline deploy to our own server?
Yes, to a cloud instance or a machine in your office. Where inbound access is not possible, the server pulls the release instead.
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