CI/CD Pipeline Template

This template helps you design and implement robust continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines. It covers automated testing, build processes, deployment strategies, and monitoring for reliable software delivery.

Sample Prompt

Create a CI/CD pipeline for a Node.js web application:
- Automated testing (unit, integration, e2e) on pull requests
- Docker image building and security scanning
- Multi-environment deployment (staging, production)
- Database migrations and rollback procedures
- Blue-green deployment strategy with health checks
- Monitoring and alerting for deployment failures

What This Template Covers

  • Automated testing integration with multiple test types and coverage reporting
  • Build and artifact management including containerization and dependency management
  • Multi-environment deployment with promotion strategies and approval gates
  • Database migration handling and rollback procedures
  • Deployment strategies including blue-green, canary, and rolling deployments
  • Monitoring and observability for pipeline health and deployment success

Best Practices

  1. Automate testing at every stage to catch issues early in the pipeline
  2. Use infrastructure as code for consistent environment provisioning
  3. Implement proper secret management for secure credential handling
  4. Design for rollback capabilities in case of deployment failures
  5. Monitor pipeline performance and optimize for faster feedback loops
  6. Use feature flags to decouple deployments from feature releases
  7. Implement proper logging and observability throughout the pipeline
  8. Test deployment procedures regularly in non-production environments

When to Use This Template

  • Setting up automated deployment processes for new projects
  • Modernizing legacy deployment practices
  • Implementing DevOps practices in development teams
  • Scaling deployment processes for multiple services
  • Ensuring consistent and reliable software delivery

The Script

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