Preface

Hello there! In the evolving landscape of software development, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) have become the lifeblood of innovation and efficiency. CI/CD practices empower teams to bring new features or update existing software in order to market in a faster and more reliable way with improved quality.

For organizations of all sizes, adopting CI/CD practices can mean the difference between thriving in a competitive market or lagging behind. CI/CD has become a transformative approach that every organization can benefit from, whether they’re a start-up building their first product or an enterprise with established systems.

This book aims to provide a roadmap through the complex landscape of CI/CD, bridging foundational principles with practical design patterns. We’ll explore how CI/CD can be optimally structured to meet various organizational needs while being scalable and resilient to change.

The need for CI/CD is evident, but implementing it effectively is often challenging, especially on an organization’s scale. This book is designed to fill that gap, offering a pattern-driven approach that takes into account the nuanced requirements of various organizational sizes and development methodologies. You’ll find practical advice, industry insights, and pattern-based solutions that can be readily applied to real-world CI/CD challenges.

Whether you’re a developer, DevOps engineer, architect, or technology leader, this book will serve as both a reference and a guide. Together, we’ll uncover how CI/CD, underpinned by these structural, behavioral, and creational patterns, can elevate your development processes, reduce risk, and increase delivery speed—ultimately, helping your organization move forward with confidence in a fast-paced world.