CI/CD Workflows for helixml/base-images

Overview

The CI/CD workflow for helixml/base-images is currently not set up. There is a foundation in Python and shell scripting that can facilitate the implementation of continuous integration and continuous deployment, but a structured pipeline has yet to be incorporated.

Next Steps for CI/CD Setup

Version Control System: Ensure that the code is stored in a version control system (e.g., Git).
```
git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
```
CI/CD Tool Selection: Choose a CI/CD service such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Jenkins. For example, if opting for GitHub Actions, create a .github/workflows/main.yml file.
Define Workflow Triggers: Set up triggers for your CI/CD process. For instance, if using GitHub Actions, a typical trigger on push events would look like this:
```
name: CI/CD Workflow

on:
  push:
    branches:
      - main
```
Environment Configuration: Define environment variables and configurations necessary for the build process. This can be done within the CI settings or within your workflow files.

Install Dependencies: Create a step to install necessary Python dependencies. This is typically done using pip and can look as follows:

jobs:
  build:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest

    steps:
      - name: Checkout code
        uses: actions/checkout@v2

      - name: Set up Python
        uses: actions/setup-python@v2
        with:
          python-version: '3.8'

      - name: Install dependencies
        run: |
          pip install -r requirements.txt

Run Tests: Execute unit tests to ensure the integrity of the code. Assuming tests are defined in a tests/ directory, a testing command could be:
```
      - name: Run Tests
        run: |
          pytest tests/
```
Build Docker Image: If your project involves Docker, add a step to build and push the Docker image. The following snippet shows a basic example:
```
      - name: Build Docker Image
        run: |
          docker build -t yourusername/base-image:latest .
```

Deploy: Define your deployment strategy. Assuming a typical Docker-based deployment, a step might look like this:

      - name: Push Docker Image
        run: |
          echo $DOCKER_PASSWORD | docker login -u $DOCKER_USERNAME --password-stdin
          docker push yourusername/base-image:latest

Monitor and Iterate: Once the CI/CD pipeline is established, monitor its execution and iterate for improvements based on failures and successes.

The outlined workflow integrates common practices seen in CI/CD implementations. This code relies heavily on existing frameworks and should be tailored according to project requirements.