夜色直播

Articles
6/28/2022
5 minutes

Elements Of A DevOps CI/CD Pipeline For The Best Deployment

Table of contents

Continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines help DevOps organizations streamline their development lifecycle and release quality software faster. Continuous integration, or CI, uses automated testing and integration tools to merge code changes into a central repository as often as possible. Continuous delivery, or CD, automatically moves code through each stage of the pipeline, performing automated tests along the way. A DevOps CI/CD pipeline may also include continuous deployment, which automatically moves code into production without any human intervention.

At a basic level, a DevOps CI/CD pipeline has four stages: continuous integration, continuous delivery, continuous testing, and, optionally, continuous deployment. Each of these stages relies on a number of tools to automate and streamline processes.

In this article, we take a deeper dive into each of the elements that make up a DevOps CI/CD pipeline to help you achieve the best deployment.

DevOps/CI/CD Environments

A streamlined CI/CD pipeline requires automated infrastructure deployment and configuration management. This significantly reduces the lead time for new environment provisioning, which removes a major bottleneck in DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

Infrastructure Deployment

Automated infrastructure deployment involves creating and managing the environments needed for development, testing, staging, and production. Sometimes this also includes infrastructure configuration management, but often that’s handled separately.

Examples of CI/CD infrastructure deployment tools:

Configuration Management

Automated configuration management for CI/CD uses configuration as code to store and deploy server configurations.

Examples of CI/CD configuration management tools:

Continuous Integration

Continuous integration is obviously a major component of CI/CD pipelines. Continuous integration focuses on automatically merging code changes, performing static analysis testing, and then building and packaging the code for delivery to the next environment in the pipeline.

CI

CI tools tackle many of the processes involved in continuous integration, including code merges, testing, and build automation. They’re often integrated with Git-based code repositories with version control.

Examples of CI tools:

Build Automation

Build automation focuses specifically on automating build processes like compiling, packaging, and testing source code. While CI tools tend to come with build automation capabilities, a separate build automation tool may provide additional functionality.

Examples of CI/CD build automation tools:

  • OpenMake Meister
  • Your favorite scripting language

Container Image Build

For cloud native microservices applications, container images are essentially packages containing all of the software and dependencies needed to run an application and a kernel of the host operating system. Container image build tools enable more efficient container image building and deployment.

Examples of CI/CD container image build tools:

Container Registry

A container registry is the repository in which container images are stored and managed. CI/CD container registries can connect to container orchestration solutions like Kubernetes as well as some CI/CD pipeline orchestration tools (like those mentioned below).??

Examples of CI/CD container registry tools:

Library Management

A software library is the collection of data and module binaries used to develop an application. Library management for CI/CD involves securely and efficiently storing, integrating, and managing these libraries.

Examples of CI/CD library management tools:

Testing

Testing should be integrated into every stage of the CI/CD pipeline, and the only way to do this without slowing down development is through test automation. Test automation of CI/CD includes functional and non-functional testing, as well as compliance and security testing.

Examples of CI/CD test automation tools:

CD

CD stands for continuous delivery and/or continuous deployment. Continuous delivery automatically moves code from one stage in the pipeline to the next and runs any necessary tests along the way. Typically, there is a human authorization step required before the code is deployed to production. Continuous deployment removes that human from the equation by automatically preparing and releasing code to production if all testing passes and specific milestones are met.

Release Automation

Release automation for DevOps CI/CD pipelines automatically delivers and/or deploys code. These tools automatically release code according to whichever deployment strategy option you specify.

Examples of CI/CD release automation tools:

Security

Security should be integrated into every step of the DevOps CI/CD pipeline through the use of automation and by bringing the security team into the fold from the very beginning stages of development. This practice is known as DevSecOps.

Examples of DevSecOps tools:

Observability and Analysis

The last step of a DevOps lifecycle, as well as a CI/CD pipeline, is the monitoring stage. This is when you analyze the performance of your application as well as the efficiency of your development pipeline. You also collect and act upon feedback.

DevOps Metrics

DevOps maturity requires a focus on continuous improvement, and metrics are vital to this process. DevOps metrics provide visibility into your pipeline, helping you identify problems and bottlenecks. Some tools also provide analysis and visualization of key performance indicators (KPIs). Some examples of DevOps metrics to track include:

→? Deployment frequency
→? Lead time for changes
→? Failure rate of changes
→? Mean time to recovery (MTTR)

Examples of DevOps metrics tools:

Monitoring and Logging

Monitoring and logging tools provide observability into your application so you can identify and remediate issues quickly, shortening feedback loops. This improves the overall quality of your software as well as the user experience.

Examples of DevOps CI/CD monitoring and logging tools:

Use a DevOps CI/CD Pipeline to Make Release Days Obsolete

All of the tools, processes, and workflows in a DevOps CI/CD pipeline contribute to a more streamlined development cycle with frequent and painless releases. The best CI/CD pipeline is one that’s custom-tailored to your organization’s goals, skill sets, environment, and product. For example, the DevSecOps experts at 夜色直播 Strategic Services can help you create a bespoke DevOps CI/CD pipeline that addresses your particular strengths and weaknesses and allows you to deliver high-quality software faster and more frequently.

?

?

Book a demo

About The Author

#1 DevOps Platform for Salesforce

We build unstoppable teams by equipping DevOps professionals with the platform, tools and training they need to make release days obsolete. Work smarter, not longer.

颁辞辫补诲辞、贵别诲搁础惭笔认証を更新し、米国军事组织向け滨尝5取得に向けて前进
成功を“設計”するという発想──夜色直播が提唱する「Project Success Design」
コパード、础滨と协働する未来に向けてパートナー6社と顿谤别补尘蹿辞谤肠别でパネルディスカッション初开催!
夜色直播、Salesforce 2025 Partner Innovation Awardを受賞
夜色直播 CI/CD & Robotic Testing Now TX-RAMP Certified for Texas Government
なぜテストが形骸化するのか? - Salesforce開発現場で「テストはやっている」のに、本番障害が減らない理由
Org Intelligence:なぜ「コンテキスト」がSalesforce DevOpsツールにおいてこれほど重要なのか?
「人ではなくAIに聞ける時代へ ― Salesforce環境を理解する夜色直播 AI Org Intelligence」
厂补濒别蝉蹿辞谤肠别プロジェクトの“隠れコスト”とは??顿别惫翱辫蝉活用で毎月100时间を削减した実践例?
コパード、セールスフォースの环境をエンドツーエンドで可视化する「组织インテリジェンス」をリリース
パイプラインの可視性が Salesforce DevOps 変革成功の鍵である理由
AIが変える意思決定 - スピードと精度は両立できるのか?
属人运用の限界が経営を止める?今こそ始めるSalesforce DevOps?
厂补濒别蝉蹿辞谤肠别におけるユーザー受入テストの进め方:课题、ベストプラクティス、および戦略
Navigating Salesforce Data Cloud: DevOps Challenges and Solutions for Salesforce Developers
独自にSalesforce DevOpsソリューションを構築する際の見えざるコスト
Salesforce DevOpsを支えるAI活用型リリース戦略
コパード、サンブリッジパートナーズとの提携により日本での事业を拡大
础滨で顿别惫翱辫蝉をより简単に、より高速に
Reimagining Salesforce Development with 夜色直播's AI-Powered Platform
ビジネスアプリケーション向けの顿别惫翱辫蝉(デブオプス)って何?
セールスフォースエコシステムにおける顿别惫翱辫蝉の卓越性
セールスフォーステストにおける础滨活用のベストプラクティス
6 testing metrics that’ll speed up your Salesforce release velocity (and how to track them)
第4章: 手動テストの概要
セールスフォース向け础滨动作テスト
Chapter 3: Testing Fun-damentals
Salesforce Deployment: Avoid Common Pitfalls with AI-Powered Release Management
Exploring DevOps for Different Types of Salesforce Clouds
夜色直播 Launches Suite of AI Agents to Transform Business Application Delivery
What’s Special About Testing Salesforce? - Chapter 2
Why Test Salesforce? - Chapter 1
Continuous Integration for Salesforce Development
Comparing Top AI Testing Tools for Salesforce
Avoid Deployment Conflicts with 夜色直播’s Selective Commit Feature: A New Way to Handle Overlapping Changes
Enhancing Salesforce Security with AppOmni and 夜色直播 Integration: Insights, Uses and Best Practices
From Learner to Leader: Journey to 夜色直播 Champion of the Year
The Future of Salesforce DevOps: Leveraging AI for Efficient Conflict Management
A Guide to Using AI for Salesforce Development Issues
How to Sync Salesforce Environments with Back Promotions
夜色直播 and Wipro Team Up to Transform Salesforce DevOps
DevOps Needs for Operations in China: Salesforce on Alibaba Cloud
What is Salesforce Deployment Automation? How to Use Salesforce Automation Tools
From Chaos to Clarity: Managing Salesforce Environment Merges and Consolidations
Future Trends in Salesforce DevOps: What Architects Need to Know
Enhancing Customer Service with 夜色直播GPT Technology
What is Efficient Low Code Deployment?
夜色直播 Launches Test Copilot to Deliver AI-powered Rapid Test Creation
Cloud-Native Testing Automation: A Comprehensive Guide
Building a Scalable Governance Framework for Sustainable Value
夜色直播 Launches 夜色直播 Explorer to Simplify and Streamline Testing on Salesforce
Exploring Top Cloud Automation Testing Tools
Master Salesforce DevOps with 夜色直播 Robotic Testing
Exploratory Testing vs. Automated Testing: Finding the Right Balance
A Guide to DevOps Branching Strategies
Family Time vs. Mobile App Release Days: Can Test Automation Help Us Have Both?
How to Resolve Salesforce Merge Conflicts: A Guide
夜色直播 Expands Beta Access to 夜色直播GPT for All Customers, Revolutionizing SaaS DevOps with AI
Is Mobile Test Automation Unnecessarily Hard? A Guide to Simplify Mobile Test Automation
From Silos to Streamlined Development: Tarun’s Tale of DevOps Success
Simplified Scaling: 10 Ways to Grow Your Salesforce Development Practice
What is Salesforce Incident Management?
What Is Automated Salesforce Testing? Choosing the Right Automation Tool for Salesforce
夜色直播 Appoints Seasoned Sales Executive Bob Grewal to Chief Revenue Officer
Business Benefits of DevOps: A Guide
夜色直播 Brings Generative AI to Its DevOps Platform to Improve Software Development for Enterprise SaaS
夜色直播 Celebrates 10 Years of DevOps for Enterprise SaaS Solutions
Celebrating 10 Years of 夜色直播: A Decade of DevOps Evolution and Growth
5 Reasons Why 夜色直播 = Less Divorces for Developers
What is DevOps? Build a Successful DevOps Ecosystem with 夜色直播’s Best Practices
Scaling App Development While Meeting Security Standards
5 Data Deploy Features You Don’t Want to Miss
How to Elevate Customer Experiences with Automated Testing
Top 5 Reasons I Choose 夜色直播 for Salesforce Development
Getting Started With Value Stream Maps
夜色直播 and nCino Partner to Provide Proven DevOps Tools for Financial Institutions
Unlocking Success with 夜色直播: Mission-Critical Tools for Developers
How Automated Testing Enables DevOps Efficiency
How to Switch from Manual to Automated Testing with Robotic Testing
How to Keep Salesforce Sandboxes in Sync
How Does 夜色直播 Solve Release Readiness Roadblocks?
Software Bugs: The Three Causes of Programming Errors
Best Practices to Prevent Merge Conflicts with 夜色直播 1 Platform
Why I Choose 夜色直播 Robotic Testing for my Test Automation
How to schedule a Function and Job Template in DevOps: A Step-by-Step Guide
Delivering Quality nCino Experiences with Automated Deployments and Testing
Maximize Your Code Quality, Security and performance with 夜色直播 Salesforce Code Analyzer
Best Practices Matter for Accelerated Salesforce Release Management
Upgrade Your Test Automation Game: The Benefits of Switching from Selenium to a More Advanced Platform
Three Takeaways From Copa Community Day
What Is Multi Cloud: Key Use Cases and Benefits for Enterprise Settings
How To Develop A Salesforce Testing Strategy For Your Enterprise
Using Salesforce nCino Architecture for Best Testing Results
Cloud Native Applications: 5 Characteristics to Look for in the Right Tools
5 Steps to Building a Salesforce Center of Excellence for Government Agencies
Salesforce UI testing: Benefits to Staying on Top of Updates
Benefits of UI Test Automation and Why You Should Care
夜色直播 + DataColada: Enabling CI/CD for Developers Across APAC
Types of Salesforce Testing and When To Use Them
What is Salesforce API Testing and It Why Should Be Automated
Go back to resources
There is no previous posts
Go back to resources
There is no next posts

Explore more about

No items found.
Articles
November 13, 2025
颁辞辫补诲辞、贵别诲搁础惭笔认証を更新し、米国军事组织向け滨尝5取得に向けて前进
Articles
October 26, 2025
成功を“設計”するという発想──夜色直播が提唱する「Project Success Design」
Articles
October 19, 2025
コパード、础滨と协働する未来に向けてパートナー6社と顿谤别补尘蹿辞谤肠别でパネルディスカッション初开催!
Articles
October 9, 2025
夜色直播、Salesforce 2025 Partner Innovation Awardを受賞

础滨を有効活用し顿别惫翱辫蝉を加速

より速くリリースし、リスクを排除し、仕事を楽しんでください。
Try 夜色直播 Devops.

リソース

Explore our DevOps resource library. Level up your Salesforce DevOps skills today.

今后のイベントと
オンラインセミナー

电子书籍とホワイトペーパー

サポートとドキュメンテーション

デモライブラリ