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What does "pipeline" mean in programming?
pipeline is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
An automated sequence of steps that transforms or processes something. In CI/CD, a pipeline runs steps like build, test, and deploy in order when code is pushed. In data engineering, a pipeline moves and transforms data.
Example
"The pipeline fails at the test step because a unit test is broken."
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