Continuum
CI/CD
is the combination of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment,
ensuring consistent and automated delivery of software updates throughout the development lifecycle.
Continuous Integration
CI is the practice of merging code changes frequently and automatically testing them to catch integration errors early.
Continuous Delivery
CD is the practice of regularly and consistently delivering software updates to production in an automated and reliable manner.
Continuous Deployment
CD is the practice of instantly deploying code changes to production, ensuring rapid and seamless release of new features and updates.
Build Automation
The process of automating the creation of a software build: compiling source code, packaging binary code, automated tests.