Using DevOps tools for CI/CD
To build a CI/CD pipeline, a developer requires various tools. These include a code editor, a source repository, a build server, a deployment tool, and orchestrating an overall CI pipeline. Let’s explore some popular technology choices of developer tools for DevOps, both in the cloud and on-premises.
Code editor
DevOps is a hands-on coding role where you often need to write a script to automate the environment. You can use the Ace editor or the cloud-based AWS Cloud9 integrated development environment (IDE). Ace provides syntax highlighting and other features that are valuable for developers. Cloud9 is integrated with the AWS platform, making it easy for developers to create serverless applications, and work with AWS services. It also supports collaborative coding and is equipped with essential tools for popular programming languages.
You can use a web-based code editor on your local computer or install a code editor on your local server...