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Integrating Code Quality Checks in CI/CD Pipelines for Faster Development Cycles
	© 2025 by IJCTT Journal
	Volume-73 Issue-3
	Year of Publication : 2025
	Authors : Kabita Paul, Abirami V J, Gaurav Samdani
	DOI :  10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I3P115

How to Cite?

Kabita Paul, Abirami V J, Gaurav Samdani, "Integrating Code Quality Checks in CI/CD Pipelines for Faster Development Cycles," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 3, pp. 118-124, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I3P115

Abstract
In today’s software development, speeding up delivery while preserving reliability has become a key challenge. Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines offer automated workflows to streamline development, yet their effectiveness hinges on robust mechanisms to ensure code integrity and security. Integrating automated code quality checks into CI/CD pipelines addresses this requirement by detecting defects, enforcing coding standards, and mitigating security vulnerabilities early in development. This article presents an overview of how incorporating code quality checks enhances collaboration, reduces technical debt, and promotes deployment confidence, ultimately leading to faster yet more reliable software releases.

Keywords
Code quality, CICD pipelines, Automated testing, DevOps integration, Security scanning.

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