> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.harness.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.harness.io/continuous-integration/3.0/builds.md).

# Builds

Harness CI helps you build faster and be more productive. Build and test your code, manage dependencies, upload artifacts, and monitor build outcomes, all within the Harness Platform. Leverage unique features like Harness AI, Test Intelligence, and Cache Intelligence, and integrate third party tools, custom scripts, and other Harness modules.

![Continuous Integration onboarding illustration](/files/QwZav1Oqkk1at6epOArf)

Go to the [Builds release notes](/release-notes/continuous-integration.md) to review what shipped recently.

### Get started

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Get started with CI</strong></td><td>Learn about the benefits, features, and architecture of Harness CI, as well as basic CI concepts.</td><td><a href="/pages/miuM1BYfQjdlgsMb3aWb">/pages/miuM1BYfQjdlgsMb3aWb</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tutorials and Code Samples</strong></td><td>Tutorials and Code Samples for Harness CI.</td><td><a href="/pages/gk433YHdGsOt9P2SFopE">/pages/gk433YHdGsOt9P2SFopE</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Secure CI</strong></td><td>Security hardening features and practices for Harness CI.</td><td><a href="/pages/lscYeKhm6Ag9rjZl1aaq">/pages/lscYeKhm6Ag9rjZl1aaq</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Feature highlights

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Harness CI Cloud</strong></td><td>Run builds at scale on VMs that are preconfigured with tools, packages, and settings commonly used in CI pipelines.</td><td><a href="/pages/Zg8ZJdGAXLkMBHVAvH0G">/pages/Zg8ZJdGAXLkMBHVAvH0G</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Harness CI Intelligence</strong></td><td>Leverage a suite of smart features that optimize your builds, including Test Intelligence and Cache Intelligence.</td><td><a href="/pages/8eHknYUpQjy5gI67UsvL">/pages/8eHknYUpQjy5gI67UsvL</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Plugins</strong></td><td>Plugins perform predefined tasks. Use plugins to incorporate custom scripts, Jira updates, GitHub Actions, Bitrise Workflow Steps, and more into your CI pipelines.</td><td><a href="/pages/aO0rFimQxWLEm5xq5ktb">/pages/aO0rFimQxWLEm5xq5ktb</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Create pipelines

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Pipeline creation overview</strong></td><td>Learn about creating Harness CI pipelines.</td><td><a href="/pages/9pOYfNlEZkJde0pbUWQh">/pages/9pOYfNlEZkJde0pbUWQh</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Build infrastructure</strong></td><td>Configure build farms for your CI pipelines.</td><td><a href="/pages/GZ163djevn9bFdjomvVf">/pages/GZ163djevn9bFdjomvVf</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Artifacts and images</strong></td><td>Create, store, and use artifacts and images in CI pipelines.</td><td><a href="https://developer.harness.io/docs/category/build-push-upload-download">https://developer.harness.io/docs/category/build-push-upload-download</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Run tests</strong></td><td>Run tests in CI pipelines.</td><td><a href="/pages/woFln2T8lKg9WVOUSoQG">/pages/woFln2T8lKg9WVOUSoQG</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Dependencies and caching</strong></td><td>Manage dependencies, share data, and use caching in CI pipelines</td><td><a href="/pages/9CdtHTNT94i9fgCGARMd">/pages/9CdtHTNT94i9fgCGARMd</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Help and FAQs

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Migrate to Harness CI</strong></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/lk9pQs3EA0ZB6nbD60WA">/pages/lk9pQs3EA0ZB6nbD60WA</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Troubleshoot CI</strong></td><td></td><td><a href="/pages/skjClkiAxcI8lsvXnCW6">/pages/skjClkiAxcI8lsvXnCW6</a></td></tr></tbody></table>