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CI/CD Plugin Tutorial

How to Use the CI/CD Plugin in DevPortal​

The CI/CD Plugin in DevPortal simplifies and automates continuous integration and continuous delivery processes, improving team collaboration and ensuring high-quality code. This tutorial will walk you through the steps to effectively use the plugin.

Why Use the CI/CD Plugin?​

  1. Automation: Automates code integration and deployment, reducing human error and saving time.
  2. Code Quality: Automatically runs tests and code analysis on each commit to catch issues early.
  3. Collaboration: Enhances coordination among development, QA, and operations teams, offering real-time pipeline updates and issue resolution.
  4. Continuous Delivery: Facilitates frequent, reliable deployments for faster feature and bug fix releases.

Steps to Use the CI/CD Plugin

Step 1: Access the DevPortal​

  • Log in to the DevPortal using your credentials.
  • Once logged in, access the available features and plugins tailored to your project.

Step 2: Navigate to the Catalog​

  • Open the sidebar menu and select Catalog.
  • Use filters like APIs or Components to narrow down the list of items.
  • Quickly find APIs or components relevant to your CI/CD pipeline.r.

Step 3: Select the Configured CI/CD Plugin​

  • Choose the API or component that has the CI/CD plugin configured.
  • If the plugin is not yet installed or configured, contact the VeeCode Platform Support Teamfor assistance.
    • Learn more about support plans here.

Step 4: Interact with the CI/CD Plugin​

  1. Access the Plugin:
    • Go to the list of plugins or view the Overview tab of the selected API/component to locate the CI/CD plugin.
  2. Pipeline Monitoring:
    • Check the pipeline status, recent runs, and deployment history.
    • Review logs for detailed information on each stage.
  3. Perform Actions:
    • Start new pipeline runs.
    • Re-run pipelines that failed.
    • Approve or reject manual deployment stages when required.

Using the CI/CD Plugin in DevPortal enhances automation, collaboration, and code quality, enabling reliable software delivery. It ensures that your team operates efficiently and delivers value to users through fast and secure deployments.