Learn DRONE-CI with Real Code Examples

Use lightweight Docker images for faster steps

Cache dependencies between builds if possible

Run independent steps in parallel

Limit resource-heavy containers

Monitor agent utilization for scaling

Use Drone secrets for sensitive data

Run steps as non-root where possible

Restrict pipeline triggers to trusted branches

Keep Drone server and agents updated

Limit SCM and cloud access tokens

Pipeline step logs

Execution time metrics

Agent utilization

Artifact status and deployment metrics

Notifications and alerts

Validate `.drone.yml` syntax

Use reusable plugins for common steps

Document pipeline steps

Version control pipeline alongside code

Regularly audit and optimize pipeline performance