The What, How, and Why of Continuous Integration
In this chapter, a comprehensive introduction to continuous integration (CI) is presented using the Golden Circle Theory (see [1] in the Further reading section at the end of the chapter) that will help us in answering the what, how, and why of CI.
Our focus here is primarily on defining the practice of CI, understanding its key principles, learning the elements required to achieve it, and lastly, answering why we practice CI.
The practical implementation of CI is, however, presented in detail throughout the remaining chapters of the book.
After completing this chapter, you should be able to do the following:
- Explain what continuous integration is
- Learn how to practice continuous integration
- Understand why continuous integration is crucial
