CI
In plain terms
Continuous Integration: frequently merging and testing code.
Going deeper
CI automatically builds and tests every code change merged into a shared branch, catching integration problems early. It keeps the codebase consistently working.
Under the hood
Relies on fast, reliable automated tests; flaky or slow pipelines undermine its value.
Examples
GitHub Actions, Jenkins, automated build+test on each commit/PR.
Think of it like...
Like tasting a shared dish each time someone adds an ingredient, catching problems immediately.