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86 Continuous Integration in C++

Continuous Integration (CI)

Continuous Integration is a software development practice where developers frequently integrate their code into a shared main branch or repository, often multiple times a day. Each integration is verified by an automated build process (including compilation, deployment, and testing) to detect and fix integration errors as early as possible.

The main benefits of CI include:

  1. Rapid Error Detection: Frequent integration of new code with the existing codebase allows for quick identification and resolution of errors.
  2. Improved Code Quality: Continuous integration and testing help ensure the quality of the code, as all changes are subjected to testing.
  3. Reduced Manual Testing: Automated testing reduces the need for manual testing, saving time and human resources.
  4. Enhanced Team Collaboration: With CI, team members know that the main branch is always up-to-date and functional, which facilitates smoother collaboration.

Common CI tools include Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI, GitLab CI, and others.

This section mainly introduces the release process using Jenkins. If you are interested, you can look up relevant materials for further learning.