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+## Issue #16: Implement CI/CD Pipeline
+
+### Description
+
+Set up a continuous integration and continuous deployment pipeline for the helpyourneighbour project.
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+
+- [ ] Configure CI pipeline for automated testing
+- [ ] Set up CD pipeline for automated deployment
+- [ ] Implement environment-specific configurations
+- [ ] Add deployment monitoring
+- [ ] Document CI/CD process
+
+### Tasks
+
+- [ ] Create GitHub Actions workflow files
+- [ ] Configure automated testing on push
+- [ ] Set up automated deployment to staging
+- [ ] Implement production deployment process
+- [ ] Add environment variables management
+
+### Notes
+
+This issue addresses the need for automated CI/CD to streamline development and deployment processes. The implementation will include setting up GitHub Actions workflows for automated testing, staging deployments, and production deployments, with proper environment configuration management.
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