CICDværktøjer

CICDværktøjer, or CI/CD tools, are software applications that automate and streamline the continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment pipelines. These tools are essential for modern software development, enabling teams to build, test, and deploy code changes more frequently and reliably. Continuous Integration (CI) involves merging code changes from multiple developers into a shared repository, followed by automated builds and tests. Continuous Delivery (CD) extends CI by automatically deploying all code changes to a testing and/or production environment after the build stage. Continuous Deployment is a further step where every change that passes all stages of the pipeline is automatically released to customers.

Key functionalities of CI/CD tools include version control integration, automated building, automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end), artifact management, and deployment orchestration. They often integrate with various development environments, testing frameworks, and cloud platforms. Popular examples of CI/CD tools include Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, Travis CI, and GitHub Actions. These tools help reduce manual errors, accelerate release cycles, improve code quality through early detection of issues, and enhance collaboration within development teams. By automating these crucial processes, organizations can achieve faster time-to-market and respond more quickly to customer feedback and market demands.