Software Supply Chain
The full lifecycle and pipeline involved in developing, building, packaging, distributing, and deploying software—including dependencies, tools, infrastructure, and people.
Related Terms
Artifact
A file or package produced by the build process, such as an executable, container image, library, or other deployable component.
Build System
Software that automates the process of converting source code into executable applications, handling compilation, linking, packaging, and other build tasks.
Dependency
External software packages or components that a project uses or relies on to function properly.