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CI/CD stands for:

The correct answer is D. Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment. CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, which are essential practices in modern software development for automating build, test, and release processes.

Submitted by renata2k· May 4, 2026Cloud Native Application Delivery

Question

CI/CD stands for:

Options

  • AContinuous Information / Continuous Development
  • BContinuous Integration / Continuous Development
  • CCloud Integration / Cloud Development
  • DContinuous Integration / Continuous Deployment

How the community answered

(22 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • C
    9% (2)
  • D
    86% (19)

Why each option

CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment, which are essential practices in modern software development for automating build, test, and release processes.

AContinuous Information / Continuous Development

"Continuous Information" is not a recognized term in the context of software development CI/CD practices.

BContinuous Integration / Continuous Development

While "Continuous Development" might sound plausible, the standard industry term is "Continuous Deployment" (or "Continuous Delivery") for the second 'CD' part.

CCloud Integration / Cloud Development

"Cloud Integration / Cloud Development" are related concepts but do not accurately represent the standard acronym CI/CD.

DContinuous Integration / Continuous DeploymentCorrect

CI/CD is a methodology that brings together Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (or Continuous Delivery). Continuous Integration (CI) involves frequently merging code changes into a central repository where automated builds and tests are run. Continuous Deployment (CD) automates the release of validated code to production environments, enabling rapid and reliable software releases.

Concept tested: CI/CD definition

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/devops/deliver/what-is-ci-cd

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#CI/CD#Continuous Integration#Continuous Deployment#DevOps

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