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Core Concept 2: The "Factory & Assembly Line" (Why Two Pipelines)

27 October 2025
Stop wasting 2-3 minutes rebuilding your Docker image on every commit!

The secret to a fast pipeline is splitting your work into the "Factory & Assembly Line."
- The Factory: Runs rarely (only when your Dockerfile changes) to build the slow, reliable "Locked Box" image.
- The Assembly Line: Runs constantly (on every commit) but skips the Docker build entirely. It simply downloads the pre-built image from the Factory and uses it to instantly run your fast code tests.

The result? Your daily pipeline runs are dramatically faster, only executing the work that matters: testing your code.

The Factory & The Assembly Line: A High-Performance Drupal CI/CD Pipeline for Acquia and Azure DevOps

27 October 2025
Unlock high-speed, rock-solid Drupal CI/CD in Azure DevOps!

Tired of slow, unreliable pipelines? Discover the "Locked Box" Docker strategy and our "Factory & Assembly Line" two-pipeline approach to achieve the perfect balance of speed and reliability.

Learn how to:
- Build a consistent environment with a custom Docker image.
- Slash build times by only rebuilding what you need.
- Master robust Docker-in-Docker integration testing.
- Get complete, fast YAML templates for building, testing, and deploying to Acquia.

Stop sacrificing stability for speed. Build the fast, maintainable Drupal pipeline you need today!