Continuous Integration
It is the practice that requires developers to integrate the code into a shared repository at least once a day. The integration is followed up by a build and test steps to solve problems quickly. Then you can fix the problems easily before they get serious. It would be hard to find and fix them on the repository where the developers don’t integrate their changes so often. When they do, they will be able to add new features instead of spending more time on debugging. Everyone can see what is happening on the repository. Unit and Integration tests have important roles on that pipeline. Overall, reduced risks, release more often and provide higher quality products.
“Continuous Integration doesn’t get rid of bugs, but it does make them dramatically easier to find and remove.”
— Martin Fowler, Chief Scientist, ThoughtWorks