This article discusses the importance of implementing CI/CD best practices for project managers to reduce app cycle time. It emphasizes the optimization and automation of the software development process, from building to testing, deploying, and releasing. It also highlights the benefits of continuous integration, which results in faster delivery and reduces development costs. The article provides practical advice on the deployment pipeline, version control, and automated testing. It stresses the need for reliable release processes and configuration management strategies. The article concludes by outlining key best practices, such as automating infrastructure provisioning, integrating security testing, and providing quick quality feedback.