Streamlining the CI/CD Production Flow with Adobe Experience Manager & Adobe Cloud Manager

This is a case study of one of our large customer based out in US engaged in the equipment rental industry, though this is valid for any AEM implementation.

In today's fast-paced digital world, companies need to adapt quickly to meet the ever-evolving demands of their customers. Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) has emerged as a leading solution for creating impactful customer experiences. To harness the full potential of AEM and meet the agile requirements of the modern market, we developed a robust CI/CD production flow for a prominent US company in the equipment rental industry. This article explores the key components of this CI/CD pipeline, highlighting the tools and processes that streamline the development and deployment of applications.

Our journey into the world of CI/CD production with AEM begins with the Quality Engineering Team's approval. Once the stakeholders give their green signal, Adobe Cloud Manager Pipeline Engine takes the lead, triggering the build process for the stage environment. This automated workflow provided by Cloud Manager simplifies and accelerates the development process, allowing developers to focus on their core tasks.

Adobe Cloud Manager for Adobe Experience Manager

Adobe Cloud Manager for Adobe Experience Manager is the linchpin of our CI/CD production flow. It offers developers a range of capabilities, including streamlined workflows built upon AEM best practices. With this tool, CI/CD pipelines optimized for AEM enable seamless integration of development workflows. Developers can effortlessly move their code from the initial check-in stage to production readiness, reducing the time-to-market significantly.

Code Quality Evaluation and Quality Gate

Once the build process is initiated, the next critical step is code quality evaluation. We employ SonarQube as our code quality evaluation tool. This process involves a series of checks and tests to ensure that the code adheres to best practices and quality standards. If the code passes the quality gate, the artifact is released, triggering the automated testing phase.

Automated Testing with Cloud Manager

The automated testing phase is essential to validate the code's integrity and functionality. Cloud Manager's Continuous Testing Engine takes care of this step, executing a battery of tests. The code must pass these tests to progress to the next stage. Automated testing not only minimizes the risk of introducing bugs into the production environment but also ensures that the application meets the required quality standards.

Production Deployment

Upon successful completion of the testing phase, the CI/CD pipeline reaches its final milestone: production deployment. Cloud Manager handles the release artifact deployment seamlessly. This ensures a smooth transition from the development environment to the live production environment, minimizing the chances of disruptions and downtime.

Open API Approach

One of the standout features of Cloud Manager is its open API approach. This allows for easy integration with existing systems, tools, and processes without causing disruptions. Companies can maintain their preferred DevOps practices while benefiting from the streamlined CI/CD pipeline that Cloud Manager offers.

Benefits of Cloud Manager

The implementation of Adobe Cloud Manager in our CI/CD production flow has brought several significant benefits to our development team and the company as a whole:

a. Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): Cloud Manager accelerates the code deployment process, reducing time to market from months or weeks to just days or even hours.

b. Code Inspection, Performance Testing, and Security Validation: By conducting comprehensive code inspections and performance testing based on best practices before pushing to production, Cloud Manager minimizes the risk of production disruptions and security vulnerabilities.

c. API Connectivity: Cloud Manager's API connectivity seamlessly complements existing DevOps processes, allowing for greater flexibility in toolchain selection and integrations.

d. Autoscaling: Cloud Manager intelligently detects the need for increased capacity and automatically brings online additional Dispatcher/publishing segments, ensuring that the application can handle increased traffic.

In Summary, In the competitive landscape of today's digital marketplace, speed, quality, and agility are essential. The CI/CD production flow we've built with Adobe Experience Manager and Cloud Manager for a leading US company in the equipment rental industry exemplifies how organizations can leverage modern tools and practices to meet these demands. By automating and streamlining the development process, ensuring code quality, and seamlessly deploying to production, companies can create reliable and impactful applications while staying ahead of the competition. Adobe Cloud Manager is a powerful ally in achieving these goals, enabling development teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

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