Have you ever thought about the steps it takes to create and deploy the code for a custom application?

Especially now since we want more and more automated, the step-by-step process has become increasingly more popular.

Here are the 5 steps for an Automate Build Process:

1. Write and upload pieces of Code

When our programmers are busy creating your customized application on their own computer, that is not properly executed, because what happens if the system crashes? There have been too many instances previously where work has been lost or almost lost forever.

To prevent this from happening, we get our programmers to upload the code regularly to a central source for a code repository. It’s basically a holding zone or database for our code.

2. Analyze the Code for Issues

With the code being in the database, we can then check-in for any common issues. There are many tools that can make that happen, based on the programming language used. Commonly we use JS Hint, FxCop, and Code Duplication Checkers.

We like scanners because they are an automatic way to continuously monitor the code before it is deployed.

3. Consolidate the code into one file

Once the code has been scanned, we will consolidate it. In this step, we will change the programmer’s commands to something that functions with your desktop, mobile device, or browser. We can also utilize scripts to help create the database tables, test data, and stored procedures.

4. Run automation tests

Conclusively, we are now ready for the automated tests. When working with a website application, scripts load the browser automatically and will land on a specific page. With the automated tests, we will test how things work on that page.

There are hundreds of automated tests for each specific application. The overall application quality exponentially improves when the automation tests are run daily.

5. Report any problems

With anything, there can be hiccups that arise. However, when an automated test detects a problem, the development team will receive immediate notification and will efficiently repair it. 

The result of this is essentially bug-free code throughout the entire development process.

When tests are done manually to detect new issues, we will develop a new automated test exclusively for that issue.

Selenium is our preferred software testing structure for easy user interface automated tests.

With the automated build process, the biggest thing coming from it is quick problem-solving. Incorporating this process so frequently results in a significantly reduced time that is required to go back and discover where the problems have occurred from.

This allows us to dedicate our time and resources to developing new and pre-existing features further. While also providing you with an inexpensive option when it comes to choosing a problem-solving method.

We hope this gave you a better understanding of the automated build process. If you have any further questions or want to get started reach out to one of our experts at ISU Corp!