Continuous Integration vs. Continuous Deployment

Continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) are development practices that ensure smooth transition of code changes from development to production. CI involves regular integration of code changes into a shared codebase, using automated testing to maintain quality. CD, an extension of CI, involves automatic deployment of code changes to a production environment, enabling immediate delivery to end users. Both practices reduce risk, enhance reliability, and speed up delivery cycles, but also require a good DevOps culture, high-quality testing, and effective collaboration. Ephemeral environments and automation tools play a crucial role in successful CI/CD implementation.

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