ci-cd-best-practices

Enforce Docker build verification in CI/CD workflows by standardizing build contexts and setting push to false for pull requests. This separates the verify-build stage from publish and deploy stages to ensure reproducible artifact creation.

The best way to choose GitHub Actions runners is to match the runner class to the job bottleneck, selecting the cheapest runner that satisfies the workload. This standardizes runner placement and optimizes workflow automation costs.

Structure GitHub Actions workflows for safe deployments by separating verify-build, publish, and deploy stages into reusable workflows. This enforces CD gates and applies validation rules before any deployment occurs.

Self-hosted runner orchestration works by using JIT configuration and maintaining a clear separation between runner provisioning and payload execution. This enforces CI/CD governance and prevents unsafe deployments.

Yes, you can apply this CI/CD automation to Terraform and ECS deployment workflows. It enforces runner placement, verifies Docker builds, and ensures CD gates are satisfied before applying Terraform or ECS configurations.

You should disable Docker push for pull request workflows to prevent unsafe deployments and unverified artifact publication. Enforcing push equals false ensures builds are reproducible and secure before merging changes.