Vol 1, No 1 (2016)

Automating Software Delivery: A Study on Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Author: Vikas Sharma, Priya Mehta

Abstract: Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) has emerged as a fundamental practice in modern software engineering, enabling rapid, reliable, and automated software delivery. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of CI/CD automation, highlighting its significance, core components, and the orchestration tools that enhance productivity. The study covers the integration pipeline’s stages, the role of version control, automated testing, containerization, and deployment strategies. A tabulated comparison of leading CI/CD tools is provided, along with a discussion on the challenges and future trends in automation. The research concludes that a well-implemented CI/CD pipeline shortens release cycles, improves code quality, and accelerates innovation in software projects.

Keywords: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD Pipeline, Automation, DevOps, Orchestration, Software Delivery.

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