Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): A Comprehensive Overview

Vandana Sharma

Abstract: Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) have emerged as indispensable practices in modern software development, enabling teams to streamline their development pipelines, improve software quality, and deliver updates to end - users with speed and efficiency. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of CI/CD, covering its principles, benefits, best practices, tools, and real - world applications. By understanding the fundamentals and practical implementations of CI/CD, organizations can accelerate their software development processes while maintaining high - quality standards.

Keywords: Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Software Development, Best Practices, Real-World Applications