Quality Gates

Testing and CI/CD: Quality Gates for Modern Apps Quality gates are automated checks that decide if code can move from one stage to the next. In modern apps, they sit inside CI/CD pipelines to catch problems early. When gates are clear and fair, teams ship faster with more confidence. A gate is not a trap. It is a set of checks that reflect risk: unit tests verify small parts work, integration tests confirm that modules talk correctly, and static analysis spots style issues or potential bugs. Security scans and license checks help protect the project. Together, these checks form a safety net that makes releases predictable and safer for users. ...

Testing and CI/CD: Quality Gates in Modern Pipelines Quality gates are decision points in a modern CI/CD pipeline. They ensure code only moves forward when it meets defined standards. This approach reduces risk and speeds up delivery by catching problems early, before they reach staging or production. Gates create a clear contract between teams and the pipeline, making quality measurable and reproducible. Gates can cover tests, security checks, and compliance. Common gates include unit tests, integration tests, static analysis, dependency checks, license scanning, accessibility checks, performance budgets, and artifact signing. When a gate fails, the pipeline stops and teams receive a concise report with the failing item and a recommended fix. This makes problems easier to fix and provides an audit trail for releases. ...