A CI/CD pipeline is an automated process that:
Builds code
Tests applications
Deploys software automatically
It reduces manual errors and speeds up releases.
What tools are used for CI/CD?
Popular CI/CD tools:
Jenkins
GitHub Actions
GitLab CI
AWS CodePipeline
Azure DevOps
Learn more about essential DevOps tools.
What are the stages of a CI/CD pipeline?
Typical stages include:
Code commit
Build
Test
Security scan
Deployment
Monitoring
Is Jenkins still relevant in 2026?
Yes. Jenkins is still widely used in enterprises and legacy systems, even though newer tools exist.
Should beginners start with Jenkins or GitHub Actions?
Beginners should start with Jenkins to understand CI/CD fundamentals, then move to GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.
Follow our DevOps roadmap for the right learning sequence.
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