CI/CD

Continuous Integration Fundamentals

Use continuous integration to turn each small source change into a rapid, repeatable build-and-test result on the shared mainline.

Beginner14 min read
CI/CD lessonDelivery and reliability foundationsPractice

UNTIMED COACHING

Practice before the pressure

Use feedback to correct the model, not merely memorize an option position.

GUIDED PRACTICE

Practice the lesson questions

Answer normal lesson questions without a timer. Every answer includes an explanation, and incorrect answers can be tried again before continuing.

CONCEPT MODELS

See the lesson as a system

Use these visual guides to connect the key ideas before answering the questions.

Connect the roles in Continuous Integration FundamentalsKeep integrated revision, ci trigger, automated build, and test feedback as separate service roles.
Connect the roles in Continuous Integration FundamentalsA topic-specific model connects four distinct roles used to reason about continuous integration fundamentals.
Source packagePackage contains one mainline revision
Workflow triggerWorkflow starts from each integrated commit
Build processProcess creates a canonical package
Verification testTest reports regression evidence quickly
Verify Healthy mainlineConnect healthy mainline with its topic-specific inspection, expected outcome, and protected delivery boundary.
Verify Healthy mainlineA verification model for continuous integration fundamentals connects the final service decision to its check, result, and protected boundary.
Verified resultResult keeps main ready to deliver
Starting checkInspect verified result
Expected resultConfirm verified result
Safety boundaryProtect source package scope