# ci-cd

How to build production Azure DevOps YAML pipelines — multi-stage CI/CD, environments, approvals, variable groups, templates, container jobs, and deployment strategies for Kubernetes and App Service.

How to write Jenkins declarative pipelines from scratch — stages, agents, environment variables, credentials, parallel execution, post conditions, and shared libraries. Practical Jenkinsfile patterns for real projects.

Configure Jenkins to dynamically spin up Kubernetes pods as build agents. Covers the Kubernetes plugin, pod templates, JNLP agents, multi-container pods, resource limits, and RBAC — so you never manage static build nodes again.

Advanced Ansible patterns for production infrastructure — dynamic inventory from AWS/GCP, encrypting secrets with Ansible Vault, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, and structuring large projects with collections.

How to set up JFrog Artifactory, configure local and remote repositories, integrate with Docker and build tools, use Artifactory query language for artifact searches, and set up release bundles.

How to integrate Nexus Repository Manager into GitHub Actions and Jenkins pipelines — publishing artifacts, pulling from proxy repos, tagging releases, and using Nexus IQ for security scanning.

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Resolve the GitHub Actions 'Resource not accessible by integration' error by fixing workflow permissions, GITHUB_TOKEN scopes, and repository settings.

Build a complete CI/CD pipeline on Alibaba Cloud using CodePipeline, ACR, and ACK with China-compliant networking and fast artifact delivery.

Master Azure DevOps YAML pipelines with reusable templates, environment approvals, and multi-stage deployments.

Build, test, and deploy containerized apps with Google Cloud Build — triggers, substitutions, private pools, and GKE integration.

Build production-grade GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines — from first workflow to reusable workflows, matrix builds, and deployment gates.

Build production-grade Terraform infrastructure — project structure, module design, state management, testing, and CI/CD pipeline integration.

Integrate Nexus and Artifactory with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI — push artifacts, pull dependencies, and implement promotion workflows.

Master Jenkins declarative pipelines — stages, steps, post actions, environment variables, credentials, parallel execution, and when conditions.

Run Jenkins pipeline stages inside Docker containers for clean, reproducible builds — agent configuration, custom images, Docker-in-Docker, and Kaniko alternatives.

Install Jenkins on Ubuntu and Docker, configure security settings, manage plugins, and create your first freestyle and pipeline jobs step by step.

Add automated dependency vulnerability scanning to your CI pipeline using Trivy and Grype. Catch known CVEs before they hit production.

Eliminate duplicated CI/CD logic across repositories using GitHub Actions reusable workflows and composite actions with real-world examples.

Harden GitHub Actions security with least-privilege permissions, OIDC federation, SHA-pinned actions, and secrets management best practices.

How to write unit and integration tests for Terraform modules using Terratest — because untested infrastructure is a liability.

Master GitHub Actions matrix builds to test across multiple OS versions, language versions, and configurations in parallel.

Shrink Docker images from 1.2GB to 45MB using multi-stage builds. Production Dockerfiles for Node.js, Go, and Python with real size comparisons.

Cut your GitLab CI pipeline time from 25 minutes to 6 with smart caching, DAG dependency graphs, parallel test splitting, and stage optimization.

Battle-tested patterns for writing Helm charts that survive production — covering values design, template structure, lifecycle hooks, and chart testing.

Stop manually bumping versions. Use conventional commits and release-please to automate versioning, changelogs, and releases.

Sign and verify your container images with Sigstore Cosign to prevent supply chain attacks — with keyless signing, SBOM attestation, and Kubernetes admission enforcement.