How to view build logs and build snapshots in continuous integration?

In continuous integration (CI), build logs and build snapshots are crucial for understanding the build process, diagnosing issues, and maintaining code quality. Here's how you can view them:

Viewing Build Logs

Build logs provide a detailed record of all the steps and commands executed during the build process. They are essential for troubleshooting and verifying that the build was successful.

Steps to View Build Logs:

1. Access the CI Tool: Log in to your CI tool's dashboard.
2. Navigate to Builds: Go to the section where builds are listed.
3. Select a Build: Click on the specific build you want to inspect.
4. View Logs: Look for a "Logs" or "Build Output" tab where you can see the step-by-step output.

Example: In Jenkins, after navigating to a specific build, you would click on the "Console Output" link to view the logs.

Viewing Build Snapshots

Build snapshots are point-in-time captures of the build environment and artifacts. They can be useful for debugging, auditing, or rolling back to a previous state.

Steps to View Build Snapshots:

1. Access the CI Tool: Log in to your CI tool's dashboard.
2. Navigate to Artifacts or Snapshots: Go to the section where artifacts or snapshots are stored.
3. Select a Snapshot: Click on the specific snapshot you want to inspect.
4. View Contents: Explore the snapshot to see the files and directories from that build.

Example: In GitLab CI/CD, you can find artifacts under the "Jobs" section of a specific pipeline, where you can download or view the contents.

Tencent Cloud Recommendation

For a robust CI/CD solution with extensive logging and artifact management, consider using Tencent Cloud's CI (Tencent Cloud Build). It offers:

• Detailed Logging: Comprehensive logs for each build step.
• Artifact Management: Easy storage and retrieval of build artifacts.
• Integration: Seamless integration with other Tencent Cloud services for a streamlined development workflow.

By leveraging Tencent Cloud Build, you can efficiently manage your CI/CD pipelines with powerful logging and snapshot capabilities.