1:1 Learning Session
CI/CD Pipelines for Automation Tests
This session to teach you how to integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring automated tests are run as part of the software delivery process, using tools like Jenkins & GitHub Actions.
Session Plan
What we will cover
Integrate automation tests into CI/CD pipelines
1. Overview of CI/CD Pipelines
Introduction to CI/CD concepts and the importance of automated testing within pipelines.
Different stages of a pipeline and where tests fit in.
2. Preparing Tests for CI/CD Integration
Best practices for organizing and preparing test scripts for CI/CD integration.
Setting up environment variables and test configurations for different environments.
3. Configuring a CI/CD Pipeline
Step-by-step guide on adding a test stage to a CI/CD pipeline.
Hands-on: Configure a pipeline to trigger automation tests on code commits or pull requests.
4. Managing Test Results and Notifications
How to handle test results within CI/CD pipelines, including failure handling and reporting.
Setting up notifications for test outcomes (e.g., emails, Slack messages).
5. Optimizing Pipeline Performance
Strategies to optimize test execution in pipelines, such as parallel execution and test selection.
Introduction to tools and techniques for monitoring pipeline performance.
6. Advanced CI/CD Concepts
Brief overview of advanced topics, such as pipeline as code, containerized testing environments, and security testing integration.