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DevOps & Cloud

Artifact

/ˈɑːtɪfækt/

Definition

A built output from the CI pipeline — a Docker image, JAR file, or npm package — stored in a registry for deployment.

Example in context

"The pipeline builds a Docker image as the artifact and pushes it to ECR — deployment just pulls that tag."

Related terms

  • Pipeline — An automated sequence of steps (build → test → deploy) triggered by a code push to ensure quality and deliver changes.

Practice this term

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Artifact" mean?

A built output from the CI pipeline — a Docker image, JAR file, or npm package — stored in a registry for deployment.

How do you pronounce "Artifact"?

"Artifact" is pronounced /ˈɑːtɪfækt/.

Can you use "Artifact" in a sentence?

"The pipeline builds a Docker image as the artifact and pushes it to ECR — deployment just pulls that tag."