Deploying software should be a non-event. If your developer has to SSH into a production server and pull code manually, your team is wasting hours and running the risk of introducing deployment errors. Automated delivery tracks are the standard.
Automating the Lifecycle
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines automate the delivery pipeline. Every time code is pushed, the system automatically runs unit tests, runs security lint check, compiles production bundles, and pushes the build to live hosting nodes. We use GitHub Actions to automate this entire lifecycle, ensuring zero manual steps.
Zero-Downtime Deployments
By using containers (Docker) and rolling updates, we deploy new updates without interrupting active users. The old server container handles users until the new container is confirmed healthy, making deployments smooth and stress-free. It allows teams to ship updates during office hours without fear.
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