What is Pipeline?

A pipeline, in the context of computer science, commonly refers to a set of data processing elements connected in series, where the output of one element is the input of the next. Pipelines are used to break down complex tasks into smaller, more manageable stages, improving efficiency and throughput. They are widely used in areas such as data processing, image processing, machine learning (e.g., feature extraction pipelines), and software development (e.g., CI/CD pipelines). In machine learning, a pipeline can automate the sequence of processes, including data preprocessing, feature selection, model training, and evaluation. This allows for streamlining and reproducibility of the machine learning workflow.