The deployment pipeline is a set of automated processes that enable DevOps teams to build and deploy code reliably and efficiently. It aims to automate as much of the release process as possible, reducing human error and minimizing feedback loops. Key benefits include increased visibility, faster feedback, and continuous deployment. A typical deployment pipeline consists of stages such as commit, acceptance, integration testing, capacity testing, staging, and production. Sleuth's deployment tracking software can help improve collaboration and feedback among teams by providing real-time notifications and detailed health scoring upon release.