Overview
The build pipeline (often associated with Continuous Integration) is triggered whenever a developer commits code. Its goal is to provide fast feedback on whether the new code is syntactically correct and passes basic tests.
Key Activities
- Source Code Retrieval: Pulling the latest code from the repository.
- Compilation/Transpilation: Converting source code into executable format.
- Unit Testing: Running fast, isolated tests.
- Static Analysis: Checking for code smells and security vulnerabilities.
- Artifact Creation: Packaging the code into a Docker image, JAR file, or other format.
Benefits
- Fast Feedback: Developers know within minutes if they broke the build.
- Consistency: Ensures that artifacts are built in a clean, standardized environment.