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Date Published
Author
Gavin Johnson
Word count
1232
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Earthly v0.7 introduces significant updates, including compatibility with Earthly CI, marking a step forward in CI/CD processes by promoting features such as Podman support and the WAIT command from beta to general availability. This version includes new keywords PIPELINE and TRIGGER for defining CI pipelines directly in Earthfiles, enabling local testing before deployment. Podman support, now generally available, allows Earthly to automatically detect and utilize containers across different environments, enhancing flexibility over Docker. The WAIT command modifies the --push mode behavior, allowing for more flexible sequencing of build processes, while the VERSION command becomes mandatory, ensuring consistent environment settings. Earthly v0.7 emphasizes reliability and stability, with all promoted features having undergone rigorous testing, reflecting the company's commitment to supporting robust build and CI/CD workflows. The release highlights Earthly's dedication to creating a versatile, user-friendly framework that integrates seamlessly with various technologies and build tools, supported by a thriving developer community contributing to its ongoing evolution.