Continuous Integration (CI)

Continuous integration (CI) is a practice in software development where developers frequently combine, or “merge,” their work into a shared codebase, usually several times a day. This helps catch mistakes early and keeps the code working smoothly. When developers don’t merge their work often, it can lead to “integration hell,” where fixing code conflicts takes more time and effort than writing the code itself. CI makes teamwork easier for developers and keeps projects manageable and on track.