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Understanding The Real State of CI Today Most development teams understand the value of continuous integration (CI), but putting it into practice remains a work in progress for many organizations. Let's examine how teams are actually implementing CI today, including both their successes and ongoing challenges. Understanding the
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Making Sense of Modern Git Workflows Good software development depends on teams working together smoothly through version control. That's why picking the right Git workflow makes a huge difference in how well a project turns out. When teams find an approach that fits, it helps everyone code better
Best Practices
Maintaining a clean and stable main branch in software development is crucial for a smooth and efficient development process. Making you save time and money so you can focus on projects that matter. However, as teams grow and projects become more complex, managing your dev team pull requests and their
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Mastering Modern CI/CD Pipeline Fundamentals Software teams increasingly rely on CI/CD pipelines to deliver code faster and more reliably. While about half of development teams use either Continuous Integration (CI) or Continuous Deployment (CD), only around 18% successfully combine both into a fully automated workflow. This gap shows
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Breaking Down GitLab CI Variables: Core Concepts That Matter When working with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, variables serve as the building blocks for configuration and customization. These variables act as placeholders in your .gitlab-ci.yml file, giving you precise control over how your pipeline behaves. By mastering GitLab CI variables,
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Breaking Down Git Fetch and Pull Operations When working with Git, understanding the differences between git fetch and git pull helps you work more effectively with remote repositories. Think of it like checking your mailbox - git fetch is like looking inside to see what mail arrived, while git pull
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Understanding Git Operations Without The Confusion When working with Git, choosing between git fetch and git pull can seem confusing at first. But understanding the key differences between these commands helps you work more effectively and avoid common pitfalls. Let's break down how each command works and when
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Understanding the Real Impact of Test Automation More companies are embracing automated testing as a core part of their software development process. Recent data shows that 44% of organizations are working to automate at least half of their testing work. This shift comes from real business needs - teams need
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Breaking Down the Business Case for CI Making a strong case for continuous integration (CI) requires showing its real business value - not just talking about automation. You need to demonstrate how CI directly affects profits and productivity with clear evidence that resonates with decision makers. Let's look
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The Modern Evolution of Software Testing Software testing has evolved from being an afterthought to becoming an essential part of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Rather than just checking for bugs after development, testing now happens continuously throughout the development process. The growing importance of testing is reflected in the
How We Do It
As we step into 2025, it’s time to reflect on an eventful and transformative 2024 at Mergify. It was a year filled with challenges, growth, and exciting new opportunities to better serve developers worldwide. Here's a look back at what we achieved, what we learned, and what&
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Building a Foundation for Performance Success A solid performance testing approach needs to be woven into your development process from the start. Just as a house needs strong structural support before adding rooms and features, your application requires ongoing performance validation to stay stable as it grows. Taking this proactive