What is CI/CD and how can it be applied to a Node.js project?

Short answer: CI/CD stands for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment. CI: Automatically build and test your Node.js app every time you push code (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins). CD: Automatically deploy the app to production or staging after tests pass. Benefits: Catch bugs early Fast, repeatable releases Automated testing and deployment pipelines Typical pipeline steps:

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1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
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3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.