The document outlines the concept of continuous integration, emphasizing its importance in software development by merging developer working copies with a shared mainline frequently. It details the essential components needed for continuous integration, including a server, CI software, and revision control. The author provides a step-by-step process for implementation, culminating in improved development workflow.

1. Continuous Integration
Step by Step
Wm. Barrett Simms
barrett@wbsimms.com
@wbsimms

2. About Me
Software
Developer
Agile Team
Member
Team Lead
Agile
Advocate
SDLC
Implementer

3. The measurement process
Take
Action
Identify
Problems
Measure

4. SDLC

5. What is Continuous Integration?
The practice of merging all developer working copies with a
shared mainline several times a day.

6. Ingredients
• A Server
• CI Software
• Jenkins, TeamCity, TFS, CruiseControl.NET
• Revision Control
• A little patience … or consultant

7. What it looks like?
Developer CI Server
Revision
Control

8. Step 1
• You MUST be able to build from the command line

9. Step 2
• Configure CI

10. Step 3
• Enjoy.

11. Contact Me
Barrett Simms
barrett@wbsimms.com
http://wbsimms.com
Twitter: @wbsimms
Phone: 781.405.4686