Dynamic Pipelines: Complete Adaptability, Rock Solid Governance
Blog post from Harness
Dynamic Pipelines in Harness provide a flexible CI/CD solution by allowing pipeline configurations to be generated and executed at runtime, rather than being pre-defined and stored. This approach addresses the limitations of traditional "configuration as code" models, especially in scenarios requiring adaptable workflows, such as AI-driven decisions, frictionless migrations, and programmatic orchestration. Dynamic Pipelines support "headless" orchestration and facilitate migrations by converting existing pipeline definitions into Harness YAML. Despite their complexity, they offer significant advantages for certain applications, ensuring governance through role-based access control, OPA policies, and secure management of secrets. The feature is API-driven, enabling immediate execution of pipelines by passing YAML payloads or integrating dynamic stages within stable pipeline frameworks. By enabling Dynamic Execution at the account and pipeline levels, teams can leverage this advanced functionality to create "paved path" CI/CD patterns without sacrificing security or compliance.