Streamlining CI/CD Pipelines with DEVOPS, SRE and Platform Engineering

Abstract

This paper explores the integration of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and Platform Engineering into Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance software delivery processes. By combining SRE practices, such as Service Level Objectives (SLOs) and error budgets, with platform engineering principles like container orchestration and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), this research demonstrates significant improvements in automation, reliability, and scalability within CI/CD environments. The study highlights how DevOps practices streamline CI/CD pipelines through automation and continuous feedback, while SRE and platform engineering contribute to balancing development speed with system stability and optimizing infrastructure management. The findings suggest that integrating these practices leads to faster, more reliable software releases and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Future research directions include exploring advanced automation techniques, deepening the integration of emerging technologies, and refining CI/CD processes to meet the demands of complex software systems.