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Parallel vs Sequential Execution

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You can model processes that contain different sequences of execution in terms of parallel and sequential execution.

Modeling Execution Sequences​

Phase Dependencies​

Phases can have dependencies preconfigured. For example:

  • The test phase has dependencies on the build phase
  • The validation phase has dependencies on the build phase
  • Phases execute in the order defined by their dependencies

Activity Dependencies​

Activities within each phase can also have dependencies. For example:

  • Activity 3 (a manual pipeline or automated activity) and Activity 3.1 (a manual activity) are dependent on Activity 2 (an automated pipeline activity)
  • Activities execute in the order defined by their dependencies

Execution Patterns​

Sequential Execution​

When activities have dependencies, they execute sequentially:

  • Activities wait for their dependencies to complete
  • Execution follows the dependency chain

Parallel Execution​

When activities don't have dependencies on each other, they can execute in parallel:

  • Independent activities can run simultaneously
  • Execution is optimized for speed

With this structure, it is possible to model complex release processes and execute them using a release.