Google Cloud Build
Google Cloud Build is a fully managed continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform that executes builds on Google Cloud infrastructure. It allows developers to compile source code, run tests, and produce artifacts such as Docker containers or application packages. The service integrates with various source repositories and supports custom build steps defined in a configuration file.
Developers should use Google Cloud Build when building and deploying applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to automate and streamline their CI/CD pipelines. It is particularly useful for cloud-native applications, microservices, and containerized workloads, as it offers seamless integration with other GCP services like Cloud Run, Kubernetes Engine, and Artifact Registry. This reduces operational overhead and ensures consistent, reproducible builds.