This document outlines steps for transitioning from a manual development and deployment process to a continuous integration workflow. It discusses problems with backups and testing close to deadlines. It then describes the benefits of continuous integration such as improved processes, smooth deployments, and the ability to deploy daily. The document proceeds to outline 14 steps for setting up a continuous integration process including code driven development, understanding how continuous integration works, learning skills like SSH, version control with Git, code review, and deploying continuously through automation.