Pipeline-as-Code

Jan 1, 0001

Definition

Pipeline-as-Code refers to the practice of defining and managing CI/CD pipelines through code, typically using a declarative configuration language such as YAML or JSON. This approach allows for version control, collaboration, and automation, ensuring that pipeline configurations are consistent, repeatable, and easily auditable. By treating pipeline configurations as code, teams can apply software development best practices such as code reviews, testing, and continuous integration to their pipeline definitions.

Secure Settings Example

# Example of a secure Jenkins pipeline configuration using Jenkinsfile
pipeline {
    agent any
    options {
        // Limit the number of concurrent builds
        disableConcurrentBuilds()
        // Timeout to prevent hanging builds
        timeout(time: 1, unit: 'HOURS')
    }
    stages {
        stage('Build') {
            steps {
                script {
                    // Use a secure environment variable for sensitive data
                    def secret = credentials('my-secure-credential-id')
                    sh 'echo Building with secret'
                }
            }
        }
    }
    post {
        always {
            // Clean up workspace to remove sensitive data
            cleanWs()
        }
    }
}

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of an insecure Jenkins pipeline configuration using Jenkinsfile
pipeline {
    agent any
    stages {
        stage('Build') {
            steps {
                // Hardcoding sensitive data directly in the pipeline
                sh 'echo Building with password: my-insecure-password'
            }
        }
    }
    post {
        always {
            // No workspace cleanup, leaving sensitive data exposed
        }
    }
}