Cicd

In modern software development, security is not optional—especially when dealing with CI/CD pipelines. Exposing secrets like API keys, database passwords, or cloud credentials can lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, and compliance violations.So, how do you keep your secrets safe in a CI/CD pipeline? Let’s explore best practices for securely managing environment variables, keys, and passwords in your workflows.

Introduction to CI/CD - What is it and why does it matter

Jenkins is one of the most popular tools for automating CI/CD pipelines. It helps developers integrate, test, and deploy code automatically, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. In this guide, we’ll walk through setting up a simple CI/CD pipeline with Jenkins.