Pigging in CI/CD pipelines

Tom Nijhof/Nyhof
ITNEXT
Published in
3 min readOct 22, 2023

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Pigging in pipelines refers to the process of using specialized devices called “pigs” to clean, inspect, or maintain pipelines. These pigs are inserted into the pipeline and pushed through it using the flow of the product (liquid or gas) being transported. There are different types of pigs for various purposes:

  1. Cleaning Pigs: These are used to remove debris, scale, wax, and other contaminants from the inside of the pipeline, helping to maintain flow efficiency.
  2. Inspection Pigs: These are equipped with sensors and tools to inspect the condition of the…

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