QUALITY ASSURANCE IN CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION/CONTINUOUS DELIVERY (CI/CD) PIPELINES: BEST PRACTICES, TOOLS, AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) have become fundamental practices in modern software development, enabling teams to deliver high-quality software faster and more efficiently. However, integrating QA practices into CI/CD pipelines presents unique challenges, such as maintaining test automation, managing dependencies, and ensuring comprehensive test coverage. This article explores the role of Quality Assurance (QA) in CI/CD pipelines, highlighting best practices, tools, and strategies to ensure robust and reliable software delivery. It provides an in-depth analysis of testing methodologies, automation frameworks, and key metrics that are essential for effective QA in CI/CD environments, along with a discussion on the challenges and future trends in this domain.