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What is CI\/CD?<\/h2>\n
In WordPress, CI\/CD is an automation method for streamlining code integration, delivery, and deployment processes. You can trigger CI\/CD processes to build, test, and deploy code using a deployment tool like Branch.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>
Why Use Continuous Integration and Deployment in WordPress<\/h2>
In the WordPress ecosystem, many web developers and agencies use different applications and tools to implement continuous integration and deployment methods into their projects.<\/p>
Here are the top benefits WordPress developers can get from using CI\/CD workflow.<\/p>
Workflow Automation<\/h3>
Usually, a WordPress workflow starts with deploying code to a development environment<\/a> for testing. If the code passes all the tests against the WordPress coding standards, the next step is to commit the code to the repository and deploy it to the live production environment.<\/p> With the CI\/CD pipeline, you can automate these processes when running the Git push. As a result, you can save money and time to focus on developing other parts of your WordPress project.<\/p> All code changes in any application must go through the WordPress unit tests. Automating the testing stage on staging sites<\/a> allows you to catch and fix bugs for regular quality assurance.<\/p> This way, completing your WordPress projects on time and to the highest standards is easier.<\/p> Running an automated test suite gives your development team better insights into the build’s quality. The ability to release features more frequently creates a constant feedback loop with the whole team and your clients.<\/p> There are multiple CI\/CD tools designed to automate your app development workflow. The following section shows you how to set up a CI\/CD pipeline using Branch, an integration and deployment tool for WordPress projects.<\/p> Before starting a WordPress development process, you need to deploy a Git repository first. There, you will have a development environment with a version control system to build features, fix bugs, and track changes without affecting the main development process.<\/p> In Git, the concept of creating branches from a master branch to develop and test different features is known as Git branching<\/a>.<\/p> Signing up to Branch requires a GitHub<\/a>, Bitbucket, or GitLab account. For this tutorial, we’ll use GitHub.<\/p> \n\n\n Check out our tutorial on the two most popular Git repository services in the WordPress community ‒ Bitbucket vs GitHub<\/a> ‒ based on their ease of use, features, data storage, and third-party integrations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p> With the Branch’s free tier, you can have up to 20 free builds and deployments per month.<\/p> After choosing a Git repository hosting service, authorize Branch to access your WordPress hosting platform using an SSH key<\/a>.<\/p> Now that you have a Branch account to work on, it’s time to set up a CI\/CD pipeline. To do so, follow the steps below:<\/p> \n\n\nNotice Bugs Early<\/h3>
Efficient Feedback<\/h3>
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<\/a><\/figure>How to Start Using WordPress CI\/CD<\/h2>
1. Sign Up for Branch<\/h3>
Suggested Reading<\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>2. Set Up Your CI\/CD Workflow<\/h3>
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