Build

CI/CD

// Definition

The process of compiling source code and packaging it into a runnable artifact. Also refers to the resulting artifact and a numbered identifier for that specific output.

// Related terms

Artifact
The output of a build step — a JAR, binary, container image, or bundle — that is promoted through pipeline stages and ultimately deployed.
Pipeline
An automated, ordered sequence of stages — typically build, test, scan, deploy — that code passes through from commit to release. Enforces quality gates between stages.
Continuous Integration
The practice of merging code changes to a shared branch frequently, with automated builds and tests running on every change. Catches integration issues early and keeps the main branch always shippable.