Glossary · Source control and deployment
CI/CD
Automated checks and release workflows that turn reviewed source changes into tested, deployable versions.
Also called: continuous integration, continuous delivery
Definition
Continuous integration runs repeatable checks when source changes. Continuous delivery or deployment packages and releases approved versions according to defined rules. GitHub Actions is one service that can run these workflows.
Why it matters
Automation can catch broken builds, missing links, or test failures before visitors see them and can produce a consistent release record.
Common misunderstanding
Automation is not judgment. A fast automated deployment still needs appropriate review, permissions, secrets handling, and rollback.
Related terms
Related system family: Hosting & Release
Sources
Last reviewed July 16, 2026