deployment-pipeline-design

# Deployment Pipeline Design Architecture patterns for multi-stage CI/CD pipelines with approval gates and deployment strategies. ## Do not use this skill when - The task is unrelated to deployment pipeline design - You need a different domain or tool outside this scope ## Instructions - Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs. - Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes. - Provide actionable steps and verification. - If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`. ## Purpose Design robust, secure deployment pipelines that balance speed with safety through proper stage organization and approval workflows. ## Use this skill when - Design CI/CD architecture - Implement deployment gates - Configure multi-environment pipelines - Establish deployment best practices - Implement progressive delivery ## Pipeline Stages ### Standard Pipeline Flow ``` ┌─────────┐ ┌──────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌──────────┐ │ Build │ → │ Test │ → │ Staging │ → │ Approve│ → │Production│ └─────────┘ └──────┘ └─────────┘ └────────┘ └──────────┘ ``` ### Detailed Stage Breakdown 1. **Source** - Code checkout 2. **Build** - Compile, package, containerize 3. **Test** - Unit, integration, security scans 4. **Staging Deploy** - Deploy to staging environment 5. **Integration Tests** - E2E, smoke tests 6. **Approval Gate** - Manual approval required 7. **Production Deploy** - Canary, blue-green, rolling 8. **Verification** - Health ...