Release management - Technology
Build pipeline
Automated steps that turn source code into a tested software package ready to use
What's it for?
Automatically turns software changes into a checked package that is ready for testing or release.
For example…
The build pipeline runs unit tests and creates a versioned installer, then stores it for later release
A build pipeline checks out the code, runs tests and packages a versioned application file every time the main branch changes.
Think of it like…
The kitchen prep line that plates meals ready for service, before waiters take them out