In the municipal CI pipeline for a containerized licensing service, one stage compiles and packages the application before tests run. What is that stage called in CI/CD terms?
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Short Explanation
Build is the kitchen: take source, cook up a runnable package or image. Tests come after you’ve actually produced something to run. No build stage means you’re promoting vibes, not artifacts.
Full Explanation
The build stage of a CI/CD pipeline compiles or packages source into artifacts such as binaries or container images. Those artifacts become inputs to testing and deployment stages. Cost reconciliation, badge firmware, or DNS TTL changes are not substitutes for producing application build outputs.