CI/CD for switchvsversion

This outline provides an overview of the CI/CD process for the switchvsversion project, hosted on GitHub.

CI/CD Pipeline Overview

The switchvsversion project leverages GitHub Actions to automate the CI/CD process. The workflow file, located at .github/workflows/main.yml, defines the steps involved in building, testing, and deploying the tool.

Workflow Stages

The CI/CD pipeline is divided into several stages:

1. Build: This stage builds the switchvsversion tool from the source code.

   • Steps:
     • Check out the code from the repository.
     • Install project dependencies.
     • Build the tool using Go.

2. Test: This stage runs unit tests to verify the functionality of the tool.

   • Steps:
     • Execute the Go test suite.

3. Deploy: This stage deploys the built tool to various platforms.

   • Steps:
     • Depending on the target platform (GitHub Releases, Docker Hub, etc.), the workflow will execute the appropriate deployment steps.

Deployment Targets

The switchvsversion project supports deployment to the following platforms:

• GitHub Releases: The workflow can create a new release on GitHub, including the built artifact.
• Docker Hub: The workflow can build a Docker image and push it to Docker Hub.

Workflow Customization

The main.yml workflow file includes conditional logic that allows customization of the CI/CD process based on different trigger events and environment variables. This enables flexible deployment strategies based on specific needs.

Example Configurations

Here are some example configurations for different scenarios:

Deploying to GitHub Releases:

jobs:
            build-and-deploy:
              runs-on: ubuntu-latest
              steps:
                - uses: actions/checkout@v2
                - uses: actions/setup-go@v2
                  with:
                    go-version: 1.18
                - run: go build -o switchvsversion .
                - uses: actions/upload-artifact@v2
                  with:
                    name: switchvsversion
                    path: switchvsversion
                - uses: actions/create-release@v1
                  with:
                    tag_name: ${{ github.ref }}
                    release_name: ${{ github.ref }}
                    body: Release for ${{ github.ref }}
                    draft: false
                    prerelease: false
                - uses: actions/upload-release-asset@v1
                  with:
                    upload_url: ${{ steps.create_release.outputs.upload_url }}
                    asset_path: ${{ steps.build-and-deploy.outputs.artifact_path }}
                    asset_name: switchvsversion
          

Deploying to Docker Hub:

jobs:
            build-and-push:
              runs-on: ubuntu-latest
              steps:
                - uses: actions/checkout@v2
                - uses: actions/setup-go@v2
                  with:
                    go-version: 1.18
                - run: go build -o switchvsversion .
                - uses: docker/build-push-action@v2
                  with:
                    context: .
                    push: true
                    tags: ${{ runner.os }}-latest
                    file: Dockerfile
          

Conclusion

This outline provides a high-level overview of the CI/CD process for the switchvsversion project. The project’s CI/CD pipeline leverages GitHub Actions to automate building, testing, and deploying the tool to various platforms. The workflow is customizable and supports different deployment strategies, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in the development lifecycle.