What is CI/CD and how is it implemented on Linux

CI/CD, which stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment/Delivery, is a set of practices that enable development teams to deliver code changes more efficiently and automatically. CI is the practice of integrating code into a shared repository several times a day, while CD automates the delivery of applications to specific environments. Together, CI/CD helps in enhancing software quality and speeding up the release cycle.

On Linux, CI/CD can be implemented using various tools and platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and CircleCI. Below is a simple example using Jenkins as the CI/CD tool:

pipeline { agent any stages { stage('Build') { steps { echo 'Building...' // Add build steps here } } stage('Test') { steps { echo 'Testing...' // Add testing steps here } } stage('Deploy') { steps { echo 'Deploying application...' // Add deployment steps here } } } }

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