CircleCI has introduced a new approach to CI/CD pipelines that addresses the challenges of managing multiple repositories or microservices by decoupling pipeline configurations from individual project code. This approach allows for centralized management of CI/CD configurations, providing greater flexibility, scalability, and maintainability. Key features include shareable configurations that can be stored in any repository, flexible checkout sources to define the code pipelines operate on, and cross-repository triggering for builds. This system supports centralized management, enabling developers to focus on writing code while platform teams maintain standards and consistency, reducing maintenance headaches and duplication of effort. CircleCI's framework also facilitates centralized testing and governance, ensuring consistent security, compliance, and quality standards while allowing for efficient test automation across different platforms. The new architecture empowers teams to implement reusable, scalable pipelines, enhancing collaboration and simplifying governance throughout an organization.