Continuous Integration: Improving Software Quality and Reducing Risk (Martin Fowler Signature Books)

When more than one person works on a software project there is a need for a merging or integration of the parts of the project to develop the whole. With this merging, there are problems (one of the largest being bugs are introduced). The practice of Continuous Integration (CI) looks to reduce these problems by testing and running what is referred to as a "build" on a daily basis, to evaluate the software as a whole. Using plenty of examples in Java and .NET, this book focuses on the practices and then covers how to use them. As the reader works their way through the book they will learn: --Patterns and Techniques for creating an effective CI system --How implementing CI will make software projects more efficient and manageable --How a CI platform can facilitate the implementation of software engineering practices --Pitfalls in using a CI platform The book is split into three parts so whether the reader has never read about CI before, has used the basics, or has been doing CI for years, there is wisdom and practical techniques for everyone.