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CI/CD Pipeline Architecture Template

A CI/CD pipeline architecture diagram template covering build, test, security scans, registry, and GitOps deploys. Also works as a block diagram or system diagram for delivery pipelines.

Generate system diagrams, system block diagrams, and software architecture diagrams from text.

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Template: CI/CDStyle: Classic
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End-to-End DevOps CI/CD Pipeline (Jenkins/GitHub Actions -> SonarQube/Test/Build -> ECR -> GitOps ArgoCD -> K8s Staging/ has 4 layers: Source Control & Trigger Layer, Continuous Integration (Build & Test), Continuous Deployment (GitOps Release Management), Kubernetes Runtime Environments.

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Clean
Best for product docs and software architecture diagrams.
DocsSpecs
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Classic
Enterprise reviews and system architecture diagram templates.
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Dark
Low-light presentations and technical briefings.
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Hand
Workshop whiteboarding and early-stage discovery.
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Blueprint
Blueprint-style architecture reviews.
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Brutal
Bold internal narratives and strategic alignment.
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Soft
Storytelling decks and stakeholder updates.
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Glass
Pitch-ready visuals for demos and sales.
PitchDemo
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Terminal
Infra, ops, and observability handoffs.
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Corp
Formal stakeholder updates and compliance decks.
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What you get

  • Layered architecture blocks with clear responsibilities.
  • Ready-to-edit module names and duty lists.
  • Key flows to explain system behavior quickly.
  • A block diagram of a web application architecture for quick overviews.
  • All supported styles in a single template page.
  • Shareable links for team reviews and feedback.
  • Instant export to high-resolution PNG.

How to use this template

  1. Pick a style from the gallery above.
  2. Generate your diagram and edit titles or modules.
  3. Export a PNG or share the diagram link.

Default structure

This architecture diagram template uses default layers: Source Control & Trigger Layer, Continuous Integration (Build & Test), Continuous Deployment (GitOps Release Management), Kubernetes Runtime Environments.

Who it's for

  • Platform engineering teams
  • DevOps and release managers
  • Enterprise delivery pipelines

Who it's not for

  • Teams without automated builds
  • Single-machine hobby apps

Best for

  • Cloud-native deployments
  • Regulated release workflows
  • Multi-service repositories

Key layers

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  • Source Control & Trigger Layer: Modules include Code Repository (Git), Code Commit / PR Trigger.
  • Continuous Integration (Build & Test): Modules include CI Orchestrator, Static Code Analysis (Quality Gate), Unit Testing, Docker Image Build.
  • Continuous Deployment (GitOps Release Management): Modules include GitOps Manifests Repository, Image Definition Update (Promotion), Argo CD (GitOps Controller), Manual Approval Gates.
  • Kubernetes Runtime Environments: Modules include Staging Kubernetes Cluster / Namespace, Production Kubernetes Cluster / Namespace, Runtime Observability & Security (Optional).

Module responsibilities

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  • Source Control & Trigger Layer / Code Repository (Git): Store application source code and version history; Trigger CI on commits/PRs; Enforce code review and merge policies
  • Source Control & Trigger Layer / Code Commit / PR Trigger: Initiate automated pipeline execution; Differentiate PR validation vs mainline build; Provide metadata for build provenance
  • Continuous Integration (Build & Test) / CI Orchestrator: Run reproducible CI pipelines on each change; Coordinate quality gates and build steps; Publish build artifacts and metadata
  • Continuous Integration (Build & Test) / Static Code Analysis (Quality Gate): Detect vulnerabilities and maintainability issues early; Enforce quality thresholds before merge/release; Report findings back to PR status checks
  • Continuous Integration (Build & Test) / Unit Testing: Validate functional correctness of code units; Generate coverage artifacts for quality gates; Prevent regressions at merge time
  • Continuous Integration (Build & Test) / Docker Image Build: Create immutable deployable container images; Embed version/build metadata labels; Ensure consistent runtime packaging
  • Continuous Deployment (GitOps Release Management) / GitOps Manifests Repository: Declare desired state for each environment; Serve as the single source of truth for deployments; Enable auditable, reviewable releases via Git
  • Continuous Deployment (GitOps Release Management) / Image Definition Update (Promotion): Promote new build artifacts into environment configs; Ensure deployments reference immutable images; Gate releases through review/approval
  • Continuous Deployment (GitOps Release Management) / Argo CD (GitOps Controller): Synchronize Git desired state to Kubernetes; Provide deployment visibility and rollback; Prevent configuration drift
  • Continuous Deployment (GitOps Release Management) / Manual Approval Gates: Ensure controlled production releases; Enforce separation of duties; Reduce risk via staged promotion
  • Kubernetes Runtime Environments / Staging Kubernetes Cluster / Namespace: Validate releases in a production-like environment; Run smoke and integration checks; Provide safe rollback and troubleshooting
  • Kubernetes Runtime Environments / Production Kubernetes Cluster / Namespace: Serve live user traffic reliably; Support safe deployment strategies and fast rollback; Maintain operational stability and security
  • Kubernetes Runtime Environments / Runtime Observability & Security (Optional): Monitor application health and performance; Detect security issues and policy violations; Support incident response and compliance

Key flows

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  • CI flow: a code commit or PR triggers Jenkins/GitHub Actions, which runs Static Code Analysis in SonarQube, executes unit tests with coverage reporting, builds an immutable Docker image, and pushes the tagged image to Amazon ECR (optionally including SBOM/signing and registry scanning).
  • GitOps CD flow: after a successful image push, the pipeline updates the GitOps manifests repository (Helm/Kustomize) to reference the new image tag/digest for Staging; ArgoCD continuously reconciles Git desired state to the Staging Kubernetes environment and reports sync/health status.
  • Promotion with approval gates: once Staging validation passes, a manual approval gate (review-required PR / sync window) promotes the same immutable image reference to Production manifests; ArgoCD then synchronizes to the Production Kubernetes environment, enabling controlled rollout and rollback via Git history.

Template prompt

End-to-end DevOps CI/CD pipeline flow. Start with Code Commit triggering a Jenkins/GitHub Actions pipeline. Steps must include: Static Code Analysis (SonarQube), Unit Testing, Docker Image Build, and Pushing to a Container Registry (ECR). The Continuous Deployment phase should utilize a GitOps approach (e.g., ArgoCD) to synchronize the new image definition to a Kubernetes Cluster, separated into Staging and Production environments with manual approval gates.

Recommended tweaks

  • Add SAST/DAST/SBOM security checks
  • Introduce staged approvals and release gates
  • Add artifact signing and provenance
  • Support blue-green or canary rollouts
  • Add monorepo path-based triggers
  • Annotate it as a software/system architecture diagram for stakeholders.

FAQ

  • Does this support monorepos?
    Yes. Add path-based triggers and module-specific pipelines.
  • How do I handle multiple environments?
    Use staged promotions with environment-specific configs.
  • Where do security scans fit?
    Insert scans after build and before deployment gates.
  • How do I roll back quickly?
    Use progressive delivery with automated rollback.
  • Can this run on-prem?
    Yes. Swap managed services for self-hosted runners and registries.
  • Is this suitable for compliance-heavy teams?
    Yes. Add approval gates, audit logs, and release evidence.