cicd image

Introduction

This Dockerfile provides a robust and versatile Docker image, ideal for Continuous Integration (CI) environments. It includes a variety of essential tools for software development, version management, and automated operations, ensuring a consistent and efficient working environment.

Image Features

Python Base

Python 3.11.5: The image is based on Python 3.11.5, providing a solid foundation for Python applications and scripts.

Included Tools

Git 2.40.1: For version control management.
Curl 8.4.0: A tool for transferring data from or to a server.
XMLStarlet 1.6.1: A suite of tools to transform and query XML documents.
ExifTool 12.60: Enables reading, writing, and editing metadata in files.
Bash 5.2.15: Command shell for interacting with the operating system.
OpenSSL 3.1.4: Provides robust cryptographic functions.
YQ 4.33.3 and JQ 1.6: Tools for parsing and manipulating data in YAML and JSON formats, respectively.

Kubernetes Automation and Management

Kubectl 1.23.4: Command-line tool for Kubernetes, allowing cluster management.
Helm 3.11.0: A package management tool for Kubernetes.

Security and Configuration Management

SOPS: Mozilla's tool for encrypting, decrypting, and managing secret configuration files.

Python Virtual Environment

Utilizes a virtual environment to isolate project dependencies.

Custom Scripts

semver.sh: A script for handling semantic versioning of applications.

Dependency Management

Installation of Python dependencies specified in requirements.txt.

Advantages of Using This Image in CI

Consistency

Each build or test is run in an identical environment, reducing discrepancies between development, testing, and production environments.

Efficient Automation

Includes key tools for automating common tasks in CI, like deployments, testing, and configuration management.

Security

Security tools like SOPS and OpenSSL enable secure handling of secrets and certificates.

Flexibility

Suitable for a wide range of CI workflows, from Python applications to Kubernetes management and configuration handling.

Easy Integration

Designed to seamlessly integrate with popular CI systems like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and GitHub Actions.

How to Use It

To use this image in your CI pipeline, simply reference the image in your CI configuration file. Here's an example for a GitLab CI pipeline:

image: xavimf87/cicd:0.1.0

stages:
  - test
  - deploy

test:
  stage: test
  script:
    - python -m unittest

deploy:
  stage: deploy
  script:
    - helm upgrade my-app helm-chart/ --install

This image ensures that your development team and CI pipelines are always equipped with the necessary tools for efficient and secure software delivery.