☛ Maintain a code repository

☛ Automate the build

☛ Make the build self-testing

☛ Everyone commits to the baseline every day

☛ Every commit (to baseline) should be built

☛ Keep the build fast

☛ Test in a clone of the production environment

☛ Make it easy to get the latest deliverables

☛ Everyone can see the results of the latest build

☛ Automate deployment