CI/CD Pipeline Explained: From Code to Kubernetes Deployment
A CI/CD pipeline turns code changes into reliable releases through a repeatable chain: source-control triggers, isolated runners, deterministic builds, fast tests, security scans, smart caching and traceable artifacts (image digests, SBOM, provenance). Releases then promote from dev to staging to prod behind measurable gates and roll out on Kubernetes using rolling, blue-green or canary strategies — optionally managed with GitOps. This guide includes checklists, example YAML and performance tips to ship faster with less risk.