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In computing, a pipeline, also known as a data pipeline, is a series of data processing elements connected in series, where the output of one element is the input of the next. The elements of a pipeline often run in parallel or time-sharing. A buffer storage quantity is often inserted between elements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Simple explanation of a pipeline<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The pipeline concept is commonly used in everyday life. For example, on the assembly line of a car factory, each specific task, such as installing the engine, bonnet and wheels, is often performed at a separate workstation. The stations perform their tasks in parallel, each on a different car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once a task has been completed in one car, it moves to the next station. Variations in the time required to complete tasks can be accommodated by buffering (holding one or more cars in a space between stations) and\/or by the use of flexible elements such as parallel working.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How are pipelines designed?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The design of a pipeline is based on several factors, such as latency, bandwidth and the execution rate of individual elements. The goal is to maximise overall system efficiency by minimising overall latency and bandwidth usage while maintaining a high execution rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Piping in hardware<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pipelines are widely used in the hardware architecture of processors, such as CPUs and GPUs. Instructions are divided into several stages, such as decoding, execution and writing to memory, which are executed in parallel in different functional units of the processor. This increases the efficiency and speed of instruction execution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pipelines in software<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

In software development, pipelines are used to automate the workflow of a project, from continuous integration, automated testing and deployment. This facilitates collaboration and efficiency between development teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of data pipelines<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are different types of data pipelines depending on their use and processing:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n