Do you think it is acceptable to combine the processes of building, testing, and publishing an image in artifact storage with deployment stages in test or production environments in one workflow?

It is possible to combine build, testing, image publishing, and deployment processes into a single workflow, but it is not always advisable. It is better to separate these stages into different pipelines or stages to increase flexibility and manageability of the process.

Advantages of separation:

• Quick feedback at the build and testing stage without waiting for deployment.
• Ability to reuse artifacts without rebuilding.
• Easier to catch and isolate errors at a specific stage.

However, in small projects or simple processes, combining them can simplify setup and reduce overhead. It is important to consider requirements for speed, stability, and scalability of the CI/CD process.