Learn CIRCLECI-CONFIG with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Installation Setup
Create a CircleCI account
Connect your GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket repository
Add `.circleci/config.yml` file to the repository
Push changes to trigger pipelines
Access dashboard to monitor jobs and workflows
Environment Setup
Create CircleCI account
Connect repository
Add .circleci/config.yml
Install CircleCI CLI locally
Test pipelines with local execution
Config Files
.circleci/config.yml - pipeline definition
Scripts used in steps
Environment variable configuration files
Optional reusable Orbs and commands
Documentation for pipeline structure
Cli Commands
circleci config validate
circleci local execute
circleci pipeline
circleci build
circleci orb install
Internationalization
Documentation primarily in English
Community support in multiple languages
YAML-based configs are language-neutral
Executors support global cloud environments
Notifications configurable for multiple locales
Accessibility
Web dashboard for monitoring pipelines
CLI for local execution and validation
Reusable Orbs for standardization
Supports multiple VCS platforms
Accessible via API for automation
Ui Styling
Dashboard visualizes pipelines, jobs, and workflows
Insights show metrics and performance
Notifications via Slack, email, Teams
No direct modification of UI styling
Third-party tools can visualize pipeline data
State Management
Workflow execution tracks job states
Artifacts and caches store intermediate state
Environment variables control job behavior
Orbs encapsulate reusable pipeline logic
Pipeline insights monitor state across jobs
Data Management
Store artifacts for test and build outputs
Use caching to reduce redundant builds
Manage environment variables securely
Track pipeline metrics and logs
Integrate with external storage for artifacts