Top 10 Rules of Continuous Integration

A reliable CI pipeline thrives on frequent, manageable commits to a version-controlled repository like Git, automated and efficient builds using tools like Maven or Gradle, a well-balanced testing strategy emphasizing fast unit tests and selective E2E tests, robust code quality checks with tools like SonarQube, efficient use of resources through smart triggers, and continuous monitoring for optimization, all while ensuring smooth integration of code in consistent environments with Docker and Kubernetes.