Basic CI: Lint → Test → Build
Automate quality gates with a tiny CI: run lint, run tests, then build. Fail fast, keep logs readable, and cache dependencies.
Basic CI: Lint → Test → Build is a free React Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 3 of 3. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the React Academy learning path, one of 3 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
Why CI?
Goal: Automate checks on every push.
- Lint: fast static checks
- Test: behavior safety
- Build: optimized output
Steps at a glance
- Trigger: push/PR
- Install deps (cache)
- Run lint → run tests → build
- Artifacts: build folder, test report
Demo: Lint step
Lint is fast and fails early; fix style/errors before heavy work.
<div id="root"></div>Demo: Test step
Tests confirm behavior; keep them small and fast in CI.
<div id="root"></div>Demo: Build step
Build produces optimized assets; only run after lint+tests succeed.
<div id="root"></div>Tips & checklist
- Fail fast: lint → tests → build
- Cache dependencies
- Keep logs short; surface failures clearly
- Store build artifacts for preview
CI order check
Recap
Recap: Automate quality gates. Run lint to catch quick issues, run tests to protect behavior, then build artifacts for deployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is the “Basic CI: Lint → Test → Build” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Basic CI: Lint → Test → Build” is free to read here on the web, and the React Academy course includes 3 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the React Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “Basic CI: Lint → Test → Build”?
Automate quality gates with a tiny CI: run lint, run tests, then build. Fail fast, keep logs readable, and cache dependencies. You practise React Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start React Academy?
No prior experience is required. React Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 3 of 3, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “Basic CI: Lint → Test → Build” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this React Academy lesson?
Yes. Every React Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- Dev/Prod Builds, Source Maps, Envs
- Bundle Analysis & Trimming Unused Code
- Basic CI: Lint → Test → Build