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What is CI/CD?
In short
CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery) is the practice of integrating code changes continuously and shipping them to production through automated pipelines that include test, security and compliance gates.
Short answer
CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery) is the practice of integrating code changes continuously and shipping them to production through automated pipelines that include test, security and compliance gates.
What this actually means in practice
CI proves code merges cleanly and passes tests; CD proves it can be safely shipped. Mature CD shows up as multiple production deploys per day, fast rollback, low change-failure rate and audit evidence generated by the pipeline.
The most common pitfall
Green pipelines because the meaningful gates are marked 'allowed to fail'.
What to do next
Audit your pipeline gates: what do they actually enforce?
Frequently asked questions
Does Forth Systems help with this?
Yes — Forth Systems works with banks, payment institutions, insurers and infrastructure operators on exactly this kind of work. Engagements start with a fixed-scope assessment so you see the shape before committing.
How experienced is the team?
Engagements are staffed by named, UK-based senior engineers — not a rotating offshore pool. References from the second line of comparable clients are available on request.
Where are you based?
Edinburgh-based, delivering UK-wide with onsite presence in London and across Scotland as required.
How fast can we start?
Most engagements start within 2-4 weeks of a signed SoW, faster where an existing supplier framework is in place.