Thekey difference between traditional deployment methods and CI/CD (Continuous Integration
/Continuous Deployment)is thespeed and frequency of feedbackduring the software development lifecycle.
* Traditional Deployment:Typically follows a linear, staged approach (e.g., development # testing # deployment), often resulting in slower feedback loops.
* CI/CD Pipelines:Integrate automated testing and deployment processes, allowing developers to quickly identify and resolve issues.
* Speed of Feedback:CI/CD tools automatically test code changes upon each commit, providing near- instant feedback. This drastically reduces the time between code changes and error detection.
* Rapid Iteration:Teams can immediately address issues, making the development process more efficient and resilient.
Other options analysis:
* A. CI/CD decreases the frequency of updates:CI/CD actuallyincreasesthe frequency of updates by automating the deployment process.
* B. CI/CD decreases the amount of testing:CI/CD usuallyincreasestesting by integrating automated tests throughout the pipeline.
* C. CI/CD increases the number of errors:Proper CI/CD practices reduce errors by catching them early.
CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition References:
* Chapter 10: Secure DevOps and CI/CD Practices:Discusses how CI/CD improves feedback and rapid bug fixing.
* Chapter 7: Automation in Security Operations:Highlights the benefits of automated testing in CI/CD environments.