Engineering English
CI/CD Pipeline
Software Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A CI/CD pipeline is an automated sequence of steps that builds, tests, and deploys code changes. It enforces continuous integration by running tests on every commit and continuous deployment by releasing validated code to production.
Example in context
“Our CI/CD pipeline automatically runs unit tests, integrates with SonarQube, and deploys to staging on every merge to main.”
“CI/CD boru hattımız birim testlerini otomatik olarak çalıştırır, SonarQube ile entegre olur ve ana dala her birleştirmede hazırlık ortamına dağıtım yapar.”
Where engineers use it
The CI/CD pipeline is central to DevOps workflows. Engineers use it to automate integration and delivery, catching bugs early and speeding up releases. It appears in Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, and similar tools. Mastery of pipelines reduces manual errors and accelerates time-to-market.
Synonyms: build pipeline, deployment pipeline
Antonyms: manual deployment
Practice: can you use “CI/CD Pipeline” at work?
You are designing a CI/CD pipeline for a monorepo with multiple microservices. Explain how you would structure the pipeline to only build and test the affected services on each commit.
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“Our CI/CD pipeline failed because the integration test stage timed out.”
“CI/CD Pipeline” in 21 languages
| English | CI/CD Pipeline |
|---|---|
| Turkish | CI/CD boru hattı |
| French | pipeline CI/CD |
| German | CI/CD-Pipeline |
| Spanish | tubería CI/CD |
| Chinese | CI/CD 流水线 |
| Arabic | خط أنابيب CI/CD |
| Portuguese | pipeline CI/CD |
| Russian | CI/CD конвейер |
| Japanese | CI/CDパイプライン |
| Italian | pipeline CI/CD |
| Vietnamese | đường ống CI/CD |
| Hindi | CI/CD पाइपलाइन |
| Thai | ไปป์ไลน์ CI/CD |
| Indonesian | pipeline CI/CD |
| Korean | CI/CD 파이프라인 |
| Bengali | CI/CD পাইপলাইন |
| Dutch | CI/CD-pijplijn |
| Swedish | CI/CD-pipeline |
| Finnish | CI/CD-putki |
| Ukrainian | конвеєр CI/CD |
Frequently asked questions
What does CI/CD Pipeline mean in engineering?
A CI/CD pipeline is an automated sequence of steps that builds, tests, and deploys code changes. It enforces continuous integration by running tests on every commit and continuous deployment by releasing validated code to production. In Software Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce CI/CD Pipeline?
CI/CD Pipeline is pronounced /siː aɪ siː diː ˈpaɪp.laɪn/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is CI/CD Pipeline used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “Our CI/CD pipeline automatically runs unit tests, integrates with SonarQube, and deploys to staging on every merge to main.”
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