Ep. 169
This episode focuses on Woodpecker CICD, a simple yet powerful continuous integration and continuous deployment engine. It automates the process of taking code from developers, testing it, and deploying it reliably, utilizing Docker containers for consistency and portability. Each step in the pipeline runs in its own Docker container, allowing for isolated and repeatable builds. Woodpecker is lightweight, requiring minimal resources, which makes it accessible for self-hosting on modest hardware. It features an extensible plugin system, enabling users to create custom Docker containers for specific tasks, supported by an active community. The project is open-source, licensed under Apache 2.0, and has a healthy GitHub presence with numerous contributors. Real-world usage is exemplified by Codeberg, a privacy-focused Git hosting platform that employs Woodpecker as its main CI-CD engine. The documentation is user-friendly and encourages community involvement through translation efforts. Overall, Woodpecker demonstrates how powerful automation can be achieved through well-designed, simpler components rather than complex systems.