How to explain CI/CD pipeline to kids in simple terms?

• CI/CD pipeline is a way of making software faster and better by automating some steps
• CI stands for Continuous Integration, which means testing code changes as soon as they are made
• CD stands for Continuous Delivery, which means releasing software updates whenever they are ready
• A CI/CD pipeline has several stages, such as development, testing, deployment, and maintenance

Let’s see an example of how a CI/CD pipeline works:

• Imagine you are building a Lego house with your friends. You each have a different part of the house to work on
• You want to make sure your parts fit together and look good, so you need to check them often
• CI is like checking your Lego pieces every time you add or change something. You use a tool that tells you if they match or not
• If they match, you can move on to the next step. If not, you need to fix them before you continue
• CD is like putting your Lego pieces together and showing them to your parents or teachers. You use another tool that helps you do that automatically
• You can decide when to show your Lego house, depending on how confident you are that it is ready
• Sometimes you may need to get approval from someone else before you show it. That’s called manual testing or approval
• CD makes sure your Lego house is always ready to be shown and enjoyed by others
• A CI/CD pipeline is like a conveyor belt that moves your Lego pieces from one stage to another
• It saves you time and effort by doing some tasks for you
• It also reduces the chances of making mistakes or breaking something
• It helps you deliver high-quality Lego houses faster and more reliably
• I hope this helps you understand what a CI/CD pipeline is and how it works

Thanks for reading and happy building! 😊