Storing Build Dependencies in an Artifact Repository for Stable Builds

Storing the dependencies required to build a project is a crucial principle that directly impacts build stability.

Large portions of code rely on libraries or related tools as external dependencies. While your own code should always be kept in Git, all external libraries should also be stored in some kind of artifact repository.

Store Your Own Dependencies

Take time to collect your dependencies and understand their origins. In addition to the code repository, a complete build also needs external components such as your base Docker image or any command‑line utilities required for the build.

One of the best ways to test build stability is to completely cut off internet access on the build server. Try triggering a pipeline where all internal services (Git, database, artifact store, container image registry) are available, but nothing on the public internet can be reached, and observe the results.

Directly from the Internet

If your build complains about missing dependencies, imagine that the external resource itself could fail; the same failure would occur in a real incident.

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