# CI/CD Pipeline Documentation

## 1. Staging Environment

The staging environment is used to test new application versions before releasing them to users.

Characteristics:

- Used by developers and testers.
- Contains test data.
- Safe for debugging.
- Frequent deployments are allowed.

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## 2. Production Environment

The production environment is the live environment used by real users.

Characteristics:

- Contains real user data.
- High availability is required.
- Stable and secure.
- Every deployment requires manual approval.

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## 3. Staging vs Production

| Staging | Production |
|----------|------------|
| Testing environment | Live environment |
| Test data | Real data |
| Developers/Testers | End users |
| Frequent changes | Controlled releases |

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## 4. Ghaymah CLI Integration

Example deployment steps:

### Login

```bash
ghaymah login
```

### Login to Container Registry

```bash
ghaymah registry login
```

### Build Docker Image

```bash
docker build -t my-api .
```

### Push Docker Image

```bash
docker push registry.ghaymah.systems/my-api:latest
```

### Deploy Application

```bash
ghaymah deploy my-api
```

> Note: The exact CLI commands may vary depending on the installed version of the Ghaymah CLI.