Continuous Integration (CI) is a core software development practice where developers frequently merge their code changes into a shared repository, and each change is automatically built and tested. Continuous Integration (CI) with power or energy measurements is an automated, data-driven validation of energy efficiency at every code change. It is practiced to:
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Detect power regressions early – e.g., a firmware change that increases current draw.
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Quantify efficiency impact per commit – see how code affects real-world energy use.
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Track trends over time – build a power-performance history across versions.
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Automate ROI analysis – for energy optimizations or component changes.