DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) are two closely related practices in software development that aim to improve the efficiency, quality, and agility of the development and deployment process.

CI/CD pipelines are configured with various tools and scripts to automate tasks like code compilation, unit testing, integration testing, and deployment to different environments (e.g., development, staging, production). They provide a framework for managing the entire software delivery process, from code changes to production releases.

By implementing CI/CD, development teams can reduce manual errors, increase the speed of software delivery, and enhance collaboration between developers and operations teams. It also enables a more agile and responsive approach to software development, allowing organizations to quickly adapt to changing requirements and user feedback.