Part 1: The Concepts

Consider a factory with a huge production line that snakes across the floor like a metallic river. Each portion of this assembly line flows flawlessly into the next, but there are also moments when components falter and processes stutter here and there. The actual marvel of modern production, however, is not flawless execution but intelligent contingency plans, the ability to self-correct, and the relentless quest for efficiency. Mistakes are not only problems; they are also chances for improvement and growth. Continuous Integration (CI) represents this same resilient attitude in the digital art of software development.

The blueprint for our own sophisticated CI manufacturing line is the first step in our journey. We use ...

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