Deployment Pipeline

Definition

A Deployment Pipeline is the automated workflow that moves code from commit to production through stages such as build, test, validation, and release.

Why it Matters

A strong pipeline helps teams:

• Standardize release quality.
• Shorten delivery lead times.
• Detect issues earlier in controlled stages.

How to Use It

• Keep stages explicit and measurable.
• Gate releases with automated quality and security checks.
• Track bottlenecks to optimize flow and cycle efficiency.

Learn More

• Related metric: Lead Time For Changes
• Related practice: Continuous Delivery