From Commit to Production: Mastering Git-First Deployment Workflows

This guide transforms Git into the single source of truth for deployment decisions, eliminating the need for complex DevOps infrastructure. By combining automated validation (CI/CD, security checks, tests) with strategic manual gates, teams can achieve predictable and reversible releases with minimal operational overhead. The repeatable workflow scales from solo developers to small teams, providing a practical foundation for continuous deployment without heavy tooling overhead.