Key requirements for scaling CI/CD
Once the number of microservices tends to increase, the CI/CD ecosystem can get complex very rapidly. Unfortunately, adding more developers cannot be the modern solution to this problem. The number of deployments no longer linearly scales by adding more developers to the equation. A lot has been already said about strategizing CD, but to conclude, here are a few key pointers to think about when you are scaling CI/CD for an organization:
- Ecosystem integration: Standardize and automate the CD pipeline. Clearly define the ownership for creating the deployment pipeline, and when performing deployment, try to automate as much as possible to reduce management overhead in a stepwise manner. Also, ensure that you can measure how current processes/tools and applications are performing.
- Implementation of a hybrid cloud: Whether you’re running in AWS or Azure, building software in Google, or using a multi-target approach, always keep the business...
