How do I automate deployment in Linux

Automating deployment in Linux involves using scripts and tools to facilitate the deployment process of applications to various environments. This can streamline the workflow, reduce manual errors, and ensure consistency across deployments.

Tools commonly used for deployment automation include:

  • Shell scripts
  • Configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)

Here's an example of a simple deployment script using a shell script in PHP:

#!/bin/bash # Simple deployment script echo "Starting the deployment process..." # Navigate to the application directory cd /path/to/application # Pull the latest code from the repository git pull origin main # Install dependencies composer install --no-interaction --prefer-dist # Clear the cache php artisan cache:clear echo "Deployment completed successfully!"

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