The Continuous Delivery Pipeline
The Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP) (sometimes referred to as the Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline) is an integral component of an ART:
Figure 7.2 – The Continuous Delivery Pipeline (© Scaled Agile, Inc.)
What is the CDP?
The CDP drives ARTs to follow principles over practices, particularly the following ones:
- Principle 4: Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles
- Principle 5: Base milestones on an objective evaluation of working systems
- Principle 6: Make value flow without interruption
Historical tip
SAFe® principle #6 was updated with SAFe® 6.0 to make value flow without interruption. Previously, it was to visualize and limit the WIP, reduce batch sizes, and manage queue lengths. These three items, when executed collectively, will allow for an increased flow of value that directly correlates to lean thinking principle #3...
