Leveraging data within CI/CD pipelines can significantly enhance the reliability and efficiency of development and deployment processes by minimizing downtime and maintaining optimal performance. This blog explores various use cases, including migrating data between Kubernetes clusters, implementing zero-downtime database schema changes, deploying application updates, and monitoring database health. By integrating tools like Portworx, Harness Database DevOps, Harness CD, and DBmarlin, developers can ensure seamless transitions and robust performance. The blog aims to provide a high-level overview and links to more detailed discussions on these topics, highlighting how such practices can lead to a more efficient and reliable workflow. Stephen Atwell, who has extensive experience in IT operations and software development, leads Harness's Database DevOps product and contributes to the discussion by sharing his expertise and experiences from various conferences and roles in the industry.