CI/CD in 01Cloud is designed to automate and streamline the software development lifecycle, from code integration and testing to deployment and delivery. It enables development teams to deliver code changes more frequently, reliably, and efficiently.
Key Components:
1. CI in 01Cloud :
CI focuses on automating the process of integrating code changes into a shared repository. In 01Cloud, CI involves automatically triggering builds, running automated tests, and performing code quality checks whenever new code is pushed to the repository.
2. CD in 01Cloud :
CD extends CI by automating the deployment process, enabling development teams to release software changes to production or staging environments quickly and consistently. In 01Cloud, CD involves automating deployment pipelines, configuring deployment environments, and promoting code changes through various stages of testing and validation.
Benefits of CI/CD in 01Cloud:
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Faster Delivery: CI/CD enables faster delivery of software changes, allowing teams to release updates to customers more frequently and reliably.
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Improved Quality: Automated testing and deployment processes help maintain high code quality standards, reducing the risk of defects in production.
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Increased Collaboration: CI/CD fosters collaboration among development, operations, and quality assurance teams by providing a standardized and automated process for code integration and deployment.
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Scalability and Flexibility: CI/CD pipelines in 01Cloud can be easily scaled to accommodate growing development teams and complex software projects. They also offer flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and technologies.
Tekton Manifests:
01Cloud leverages Tekton manifests to provide built-in CI/CD capabilities. Tekton is a flexible and extensible framework for creating CI/CD pipelines as Kubernetes-native resources. Tekton manifests define tasks, pipelines, persistent volume claims (PVCs), secrets, configmaps, and pipelineruns, allowing users to define and manage their CI/CD workflows declaratively.
Setup and Usage:
The setup and usage of CI/CD in 01Cloud involve configuring Tekton manifests within your Git repository. Users define CI/CD pipelines, tasks, and other resources in YAML files located in a .01cloud folder within the repository. These configurations specify the steps to be executed during the CI/CD process, including building, testing, and deploying applications.
Prerequisites:
Before getting started, ensure you have the following prerequisites:
- An 01Cloud account.
- Import to a Kubernetes cluster.
Installation:
Tekton Pipelines package installed on the Kubernetes cluster.
Usage:
There is no separate installation process for the 01Cloud CI/CD, as it operates based on the presence of a .01cloud folder in your Git repository.
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Git Repository Configuration
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Ensure your Git repository contains a .01cloud folder at the root level.
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Within this folder, place the necessary YAML files for tasks, pipelines, PVCs, secrets, configmaps, and pipelineruns.
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Pipeline Execution
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When changes are pushed to your Git repository, the CI/CD process is triggered automatically.
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The CI/CD runner reads the YAML files within the .01cloud folder and applies them dynamically.
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The pipeline process starts, including task execution.
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Healing and Failure Handling
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The CI/CD runner continuously monitors the pipeline process.
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If everything proceeds without errors, the pipeline is marked as successful.
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In case of any issues or failures at any step, the pipeline is marked as failed.
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Viewing Pipeline Details
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You can access the 01cloud UI to visualize the CI/CD process.
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In the UI, you will see details of each task, including their names and real-time logs for each step.
Customization:
You have the flexibility to customize your CI/CD process by creating or modifying YAML files within the .01cloud folder. Refer to Tekton Pipelines documentation for details on defining tasks, pipelines, and other resources.
Conclusion:
The 01cloud CI/CD Runner simplifies and automates your CI/CD process by dynamically applying Tekton manifests from your Git repository. It provides real-time visibility into your pipeline’s progress and helps maintain a reliable CI/CD workflow.
For more advanced usage and troubleshooting, refer to the 01Cloud and Tekton Pipelines documentation.