Systems

Continuous Integration

Also known as: CI

Plain English

Regularly merging and testing code.

Definition

Continuous glossaryIntegrationIntegration is the process of connecting different systems, tools, or services to work together.Open glossary term is the practice of frequently merging code changes into a shared repository with automated testing.

In practice

Ensures code is regularly tested and integrated to catch issues early.

The reality

CI is often implemented but poorly maintained, reducing its effectiveness.

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FAQ

Common questions

A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.

What is continuous integration?

It is merging code frequently with automated tests.

Why is CI important?

It catches issues early and improves quality.

What tools support CI?

Tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and GitLab CI.

What is a common mistake?

Not maintaining tests or glossaryPipelineA pipeline is a sequence of automated steps that process code or data from start to finish.Open glossary term.

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