Continuous Delivery Foundation

United States · Nonprofit Organization Management

The Continuous Delivery Foundation (CDF) is a non-profit organization under the Linux Foundation, based in San Francisco. It focuses on advancing continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) best practices and fostering collaboration throughout the software development lifecycle. The CDF serves as a neutral hub for CI/CD tools and communities, promoting interoperability, standardization, and education. The foundation facilitates community collaboration among developers, end users, and vendors to enhance CI/CD practices. It develops training resources, publishes industry reports, and advocates for the adoption of CI/CD methodologies. The CDF supports various open-source CI/CD projects, including Jenkins, Jenkins X, Tekton, and Spinnaker, which are widely used across different sectors for robust software delivery. Its governance emphasizes open-source collaboration and vendor neutrality, ensuring the sustainability of its projects through community-driven contributions.