Build a Complete DevOps CI/CD Pipeline

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After 90 min: Automated deployment pipeline from code commit to production with zero downtime

What you need

LaptopGitHub or GitLabDockerCI/CD toolCloud provider

The 90-Minute Plan

Understand CI/CD0–15 min

Learn concepts of continuous integration and deployment.

Set Up Version Control15–35 min

Configure GitHub workflow. Set up branch protection and code review.

Build Pipeline35–55 min

Create GitHub Actions or GitLab CI workflow. Add testing and building steps.

Deploy to Production55–75 min

Set up automated deployment to cloud. Add health checks and rollback.

Ship & next steps75–90 min

Monitor deployment. Add logging and alerting. Next: implement canary deployments.

Pro Tip

Test extensively before production. Keep deployment scripts simple and idempotent.

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