Integrating Docker into a CI/CD Pipeline

A typical Dockerized CI/CD pipeline, often orchestrated by tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps, follows these stages: Code Commit and Trigger: The process begins when a developer commits code to a version control system (VCS) like Git. This commit, particularly to a designated branch triggers the CI/CD pipeline automatically via a web Read More …

Docker for IT Professionals

Docker containers has moved beyond a buzzword to become a cornerstone of modern infrastructure and software deployment.  At its core, Docker addresses long-standing challenges in application portability, dependency management, and environmental consistency, offering a totally new way to approach to how we build, ship, and run software. Historically, the phrase “it works on my machine” Read More …

Notes – continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform

A Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) platform is a suite of tools and services that automate the software development lifecycle, from code integration to deployment. It provides a structured and automated way to build, test, and release software. Here’s a breakdown: Core Functionality: Version Control Integration: CI/CD platforms integrate with version control systems like Read More …

Notes – GitHub Actions

GitHub Actions is a powerful automation platform built directly into GitHub.  It allows you to automate workflows within your software development life cycle, right in your repositories. Here’s a breakdown of what it is: Core Functionality: Automation of Workflows: GitHub Actions enables you to create automated workflows that respond to events within your GitHub repository.  These Read More …

YAML – Yet Another Markup Language

In computer programming, YAML stands for YAML Ain’t Markup Language (it was originally intended to mean “Yet Another Markup Language”). It is a human-readable data serialization language. This means it’s designed to represent data in a format that is easy for humans to read and write, while also being easily parsed by computers. Here’s a Read More …