AI - Driven Automation in CI/CD: The Next Step in DevOps Evolution

Akash Kilaru

Abstract: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) is revolutionizing software development by enhancing automation, decision - making, and reliability. Traditional CI/CD pipelines rely on scripted automation, whereas AI - driven methodologies introduce predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and self - healing mechanisms. This paper explores AI's transformative impact on CI/CD workflows, comparing conventional methods with AI - powered solutions. Our findings indicate that AI improves deployment precision, reduces manual intervention, and enhances system stability. However, challenges such as data biases, explainability issues, and integration complexities must be addressed. This study underscores AI's potential to redefine DevOps automation, making it more adaptive and resilient.

Keywords: CI, CD, Artificial Intelligence, DevOps Automation, Predictive Analytics, AI - Powered Deployment