Development & Deployment
Development & Deployment Tools
Development & Deployment tools support the infrastructure and workflows behind security testing environments, documentation systems, and automated deployment processes essential for professional security operations.
Version Control Systems
Git
Git is a distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code and coordinating collaborative development work.
Purpose: Source code management, version tracking, and collaborative development for security tool development and documentation management.
Key Capabilities:
- Distributed version control with complete history tracking
- Branch management and parallel development workflows
- Merge conflict resolution and collaborative editing
- Remote repository synchronization and backup
- Extensive integration with development platforms and tools
Official Documentation: https://git-scm.com/ Kali Linux: Pre-installed system utility
Static Site Generation
Hugo
Hugo is a fast and flexible static site generator built with Go, designed for efficient website and documentation generation.
Purpose: Static website generation and documentation publishing for creating professional security documentation and knowledge bases.
Key Capabilities:
- High-performance static site generation with millisecond build times
- Markdown content processing with front matter support
- Flexible theming system and customizable layouts
- Built-in server for local development and testing
- Multi-format content export and deployment integration
Official Documentation: https://gohugo.io/ Kali Linux: Available through apt package manager or official releases
Development Best Practices
Documentation as Code
Version-Controlled Documentation: Security documentation should be maintained in version control systems alongside code for consistent maintenance and collaborative editing.
Automated Publishing: Documentation systems should support automated publishing and deployment workflows for efficient content management and distribution.
Professional Standards: Technical documentation requires consistent formatting, accurate information, and regular updates to maintain professional quality.
Secure Development Practices
Configuration Management: Development and deployment tools should implement secure configuration practices including proper authentication and access controls.
Dependency Management: Regular updates and security assessment of development tool dependencies and third-party components.
Environment Isolation: Separate development, testing, and production environments for secure and reliable software development workflows.
Development and deployment tools provide essential infrastructure capabilities for professional security documentation, tool development, and automated deployment workflows.