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1 year ago azure-pipelines.yml
trigger: branches: include:
- main
pr: branches: include:
- '*'
pool: vmImage: 'ubuntu-latest' # Choose the appropriate build agent image
variables:
Define your Kubernetes version
kubernetesVersion: '1.22.2' # Update with the desired version
steps:
-
script: |
Install Kubernetes CLI (kubectl)
curl -LO "https://dl.k8s.io/release/$(curl -L -s https://dl.k8s.io/release/stable.txt)/bin/linux/amd64/kubectl" chmod +x kubectl sudo mv kubectl /usr/local/bin/
Install other dependencies (e.g., Java, Maven, Docker) as needed
displayName: 'Install Dependencies'
-
script: |
Start Minikube or kind to create a local Kubernetes cluster
You can choose Minikube or kind based on your preference
Minikube:
minikube start --kubernetes-version=$kubernetesVersion minikube status
kind:
kind create cluster --name my-cluster
kubectl cluster-info
displayName: 'Create Kubernetes Cluster'
-
task: Maven@3 inputs: mavenPomFile: 'path/to/your/pom.xml' # Update with your actual pom.xml path goals: 'clean package' displayName: 'Build Java Application'
-
script: |
Log in to a container registry if you have one (e.g., Docker Hub, Azure Container Registry)
docker login -u
-p Build and push the Docker image
docker build -t my-java-app .
docker tag my-java-app
/ : docker push
/ : displayName: 'Build and Push Docker Image'
-
script: |
Deploy the Java application to Kubernetes
Replace
with the path to your Kubernetes YAML files kubectl apply -f
displayName: 'Deploy Java Application to Kubernetes'
Azure DevOps CI/CD 101
Introduction to Azure DevOps CI/CD
Azure DevOps is a comprehensive set of development tools and services provided by Microsoft that facilitate the entire software development lifecycle. Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) are integral components of Azure DevOps, enabling teams to automate the process of building, testing, and deploying applications. This article serves as a beginner's guide to understand the fundamentals of CI/CD in Azure DevOps.
Key Concepts
Continuous Integration is a development practice where developers integrate their code changes into a shared repository regularly. The primary goal of CI is to catch and address integration issues early in the development process. With Azure DevOps, developers can trigger automated builds whenever code changes are pushed to the repository, ensuring that the latest code is always tested and verified.
Key benefits of CI:
Continuous Deployment is an extension of CI, where code changes that pass the automated tests are automatically deployed to production or staging environments. Azure DevOps facilitates the process of automating the deployment pipeline, which includes tasks such as testing, provisioning, and releasing applications.
Key benefits of CD:
Build Pipelines in Azure DevOps are responsible for automating the process of building and testing the application code. A build pipeline typically includes steps like restoring dependencies, compiling source code, running unit tests, and producing build artifacts. Azure DevOps provides a user-friendly graphical interface to create and manage build pipelines.
Release Pipelines automate the deployment process, allowing teams to deliver applications consistently and efficiently. A release pipeline consists of various stages, each representing a deployment environment, such as development, staging, and production. It enables teams to define deployment strategies and manage the release of features to specific environments.
Getting Started with Azure DevOps CI/CD
To begin using Azure DevOps CI/CD, follow these high-level steps:
Create an Azure DevOps Account: If you don't already have an Azure DevOps account, sign up for a free one at dev.azure.com.
Set up your Project: Create a new project in Azure DevOps and configure the repository where your code will be stored.
Create a Build Pipeline: Define a build pipeline that automatically triggers whenever code changes are pushed to the repository. Specify the build steps and tasks required to build and test your application.
Create a Release Pipeline: Set up a release pipeline to automate the deployment process. Define the deployment stages, such as development, staging, and production, and configure the deployment tasks for each stage.
Configure Triggers: Set up CI triggers to automatically start the build pipeline whenever code changes are detected in the repository. Similarly, configure CD triggers to automatically deploy successful builds to the desired environments.
Monitor and Improve: Monitor the CI/CD pipelines regularly to ensure their effectiveness. Analyze build and deployment results, and continuously improve the automation process based on feedback and requirements.
Conclusion
Azure DevOps CI/CD provides a powerful set of tools for automating the software delivery process, enabling teams to release high-quality applications faster and with reduced manual intervention. By embracing CI/CD practices in Azure DevOps, development teams can achieve increased productivity, reduced risks, and improved collaboration throughout the development lifecycle.