The Emergence Machine

Continuous Integration

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Emergence definition

Continuous integration is a core DevOps practice that involves the seamless and uninterrupted flow of code changes, building on the extension of duration and the deployment of software systems, but requires a deeper understanding of how disparate elements are integrated into a cohesive whole.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “continuous integration” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin word
continuous integration
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

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Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Continuous L3 (requires)
    continuous integration builds on the concept of continuous
  • Devops L5 (requires)
    CI is a core DevOps practice for integrating code changes frequently.
  • Integration L10 (requires)
    continuous integration builds on the concept of integration

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