#Artifact Fundamentals
Managing build outputs and dependencies.
#Types of Artifacts
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Container images | Docker images |
| Packages | npm, Maven, PyPI |
| Binaries | Executables |
| Archives | tar.gz, zip |
#Artifact Registries
| Registry | Type |
|---|---|
| JFrog Artifactory | Universal |
| Sonatype Nexus | Universal |
| AWS ECR | Containers |
| Docker Hub | Containers |
| npm Registry | JavaScript |
| PyPI | Python |
#Best Practices
- Version all artifacts
- Sign artifacts
- Scan for vulnerabilities
- Use immutable tags
- Implement retention policies
[!TIP] Pro Tip: Tag images with commit SHA, not just 'latest'!