The CI/CD pipeline components work together to automate the testing, deployment and delivery of software applications ensuring rapid and reliable releases. Keep in mind thht the specific tools and stages in a CI/CD pipeline can vary based on project requirements and the technology stack used.

Source Code Repository: This is where the application source code is stored. Common examples include Git (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).

Continuous Integration (CI): Automated process triggered by code changes. This involves building the application, running automated tests, and validating code quality.

Automated Tests: Various types of tests, including unit tests, integration tests, and other automated tests.

Artifact Repository: Storage for built artifacts  (compiled codes, libraries, etc) often used for versioning and sharing.

Continuous Deployment: Automated process for deploying the application. May involve multiple stages. (e.g development, staging, production).

Deployment: The environment where the application is deployed such as kubernetes, AWS, Azure or other cloud services.

Production Environment: The live environment where the application is accessed by end-users.