The CI/CD lifecycle involves the following stages: . Code Integration: Developers regularly merge their code changes into a shared repository. . Automated Testing: The code undergoes automated tests to detect bugs. . Packaging and Deployment: The software is packaged and configured for deployment to different environments. . Continuous Delivery: It automatically packages the code and makes sure it is ready to release..   . Continuous Deployment: The software is automatically deployed to production without manual intervention. But in most cases, organizations review the software before deployment.