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What are the different jobs in a pipeline as code?

In a pipeline as code, jobs are the individual units of work that make up the different tasks and actions within your CI/CD workflows. They represent the specific actions that need to be performed as part of your pipeline execution. Each job typically corresponds to a specific stage or functionality within your pipeline. Here are some common types of jobs that can be defined in a pipeline as code:

1. Build Job​

This job is responsible for compiling your source code, running build scripts, and generating build artifacts.

build_job:
  stage: build
  script:
    - npm install
    - npm run build
  artifacts:
    paths:
      - dist/

2. Test Job​

The test job focuses on executing various types of tests, such as unit tests, integration tests, or end-to-end tests, to ensure the quality and functionality of your code.

test_job:
  stage: test
  script:
    - npm run test

3. Deploy Job​

This job is responsible for deploying your application or infrastructure to the desired environment, such as staging or production. It involves tasks like provisioning resources, configuring services, and deploying your code.

deploy_job:
  stage: deploy
  script:
    - ./deploy.sh
  environment:
    name: production
    url: https://myapp.com

4. Release Job​

The release job is responsible for packaging your application, generating release builds, and publishing the application to a repository or distribution platform for end-users or customers.

release_job:
  stage: release
  script:
    - npm run release
  artifacts:
    paths:
      - release/

5. Verify Job​

This job focuses on performing additional validation and verification steps, such as security scanning, code analysis, or performance testing, to ensure the quality and integrity of your application.

verify_job:
  stage: verify
  script:
    - npm run lint
    - npm run security-scan

6. Cleanup Job​

The cleanup job involves cleaning up any temporary resources or artifacts created during the pipeline execution, ensuring a clean and consistent environment for future pipeline runs.

cleanup_job:
  stage: cleanup
  script:
    - rm -rf /tmp/*

7. Notify Job​

This optional job can be used to send notifications or alerts about the pipeline status or results, such as sending email notifications, posting messages to chat platforms, or integrating with notification services.

notify_job:
  stage: notify
  script:
    - curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"text":"Pipeline completed"}' https://hooks.slack.com/services/T00000000/B00000000/XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Summary​

These are just a few examples of the different types of jobs that can be defined in a pipeline as code. The jobs you define will depend on the specific requirements of your CI/CD process and the tasks you need to perform. By defining jobs within your pipeline, you can orchestrate the sequence of actions, manage dependencies, and ensure the successful execution of your CI/CD workflows.