What are CircleCI orbs and how do I use their commands?

What are CircleCI orbs and how do I use their commands?

CircleCI orbs are reusable packages of CircleCI configuration that can simplify your CI/CD process. You can use commands from these orbs to automate tasks.

Can you give me an example of a command from a CircleCI orb?

Sure! For instance, the 'circleci/python' orb includes a command called 'run-tests' that can be used to execute your Python tests.

How do I add an orb to my CircleCI configuration?

You can add an orb by including it in the 'orbs' section of your .circleci/config.yml file, like this: 'orbs: python: circleci/[email protected]'.

Are there any limitations to using orbs?

Yes, while orbs are powerful, they can introduce complexity and dependency issues if not managed properly. It's important to keep them updated.