Continuous Integration / Continuous Development (CI/CD)

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Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) bridges the gaps between development and operation activities and teams by enforcing automation in building, testing and deployment of applications. CI/CD services compile the incremental code changes made by developers, then link and package them into software deliverables. Automated tests then verify the software functionality, and automated deployment services deliver them to end users. The aim of Continuous Integration/Continuous Development is to increase early discovery of issues, increase productivity, and provide faster release cycles. The process contrasts with traditional methods where software updates were integrated into one large batch before deploying the newer version. Modern-day DevOps practices involve continuous development, continuous testing, continuous integration, continuous deployment and continuous monitoring of software applications throughout its development life cycle. The CI/CD practice forms the backbone of modern day DevOps operations.