What factor determines which automation runs during a deployment?

The factor that determines which automation runs during a deployment is the trigger specified. In Copado, triggers are integral to the automation process because they dictate when specific automation tasks should be activated. When establishing a deployment, different types of triggers can be set up to initiate various automated tests, validations, or actions based on particular conditions or events.

For example, you might have a trigger that starts running tests anytime a specific metadata type is included in a deployment. Alternatively, another trigger might activate when a certain user role initiates a deployment. This flexibility allows teams to customize their deployment processes according to their unique workflows, making triggers a significant aspect of managing automation in deployments efficiently.

In contrast, while metadata types and user roles may influence the deployment process, they do not directly dictate which specific automation runs during the deployment. Similarly, the number of tests may be relevant for testing coverage but does not determine the automation itself; rather, it's the specified triggers that control the execution of automation in the deployment pipeline.