Developer Builds Same CI/CD Test Pipeline in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins

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A developer published a public repository demonstrating the same pytest-based test pipeline written separately for GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins, allowing direct syntax comparisons across all three tools. The pipeline covers a shopping-cart calculator with 10 tests, including happy paths, error paths, and parametrized cases, and publishes a JUnit report on each run. The project also includes a broader comparison of nine CI/CD platforms — including CircleCI, Travis CI, TeamCity, Bitbucket Pipelines, Tekton, and Harness — evaluated on hosting model, configuration style, pricing, and standout features. The author argues that tests running only locally protect just the individual developer, while automated CI/CD pipelines on every push or pull request protect the entire team. The repository is publicly available on GitHub for teams evaluating which CI/CD tool best fits their workflow.

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