Creating a Pipeline with the GUI

Preparations

• You have enabled and authorized CodeArts Pipeline.
• Create a project.
• If you use a CodeArts Repo repository, create a code repository.
• If you want to enhance permissions to do operations on CodeArts Repo or connect to a third-party repository, create a service endpoint.

Notes and Constraints

• GitLab pipeline source is available in LA-Mexico City2, LA-Sao Paulo1, and AP-Singapore regions.
• Create a custom pipeline template.
  • System templates are used to clone or generate pipelines. They cannot be edited or deleted.
  • Pipeline source is not required for a template.
  • Stage admission configuration is not supported for template orchestration.

Creating a Pipeline

1. Access the CodeArts Pipeline homepage.
2. Click Create Pipeline. Configure parameters by referring to Table 1.

   Table 1 Basic information

   Parameter	Description	Example Value
   Name	Pipeline name. Enter only letters, digits, underscores (_), and hyphens (-) with a maximum of 128 characters.	Enter pipeline01.
   Agency URN	Unique identifier of IAM agency. If set: uses this agency identity and permissions to access other cloud services. If not set: uses the operator's identity and permissions.	-
   Project	Project that a pipeline belongs to. If you access CodeArts Pipeline through the homepage, select a project as needed. If you access CodeArts Pipeline through a project, the parameter cannot be changed.	The default project is project01.
   Pipeline Source	Code source associated with the pipeline: CodeArts code source: Repo: provides comprehensive code hosting services for enterprises and Git-based online code hosting services for software developers. Third-party code source GitHub: After connecting to a GitHub account, you can obtain the repository and branch information of that account. GitLab: After connecting to a GitLab account, you can obtain the repository and branch information of that account. Bitbucket: After connecting to a Bitbucket account, you can obtain the repository and branch information of that account. Git: After connecting to a Git repository, you can obtain its branch information. Repo (other projects): Code is pulled from CodeArts Repo repositories of other projects. Select a project, and then select a code repository and a default branch. Artifact source Use SWR as the pipeline source to run the pipeline and generate system parameters such as the artifact name, download address, and version number for extensions. NOTE: If you do not need to associate the pipeline with a code repository, you can select None. In this case, executing a job that should be associated with a repository will result in an error. For details, see FAQ.	Select Repo.
   Orchestration Method	Method of orchestrating a pipeline. If you select Repo as the code source, you can choose either of the following ways to orchestrate a pipeline. Graphical: Uses the GUI to clearly display serial and parallel jobs. YAML: Uses YAML (One YAML file can be used for multiple pipelines). Syntax auto-completion and validation available. For details, see Creating a Pipeline with YAML.	Select Graphical.
   Service Endpoint	You need to use a service endpoint to connect to a third-party repository. Select an endpoint created in Preparations or click Create One to create an endpoint. For details, see Creating Service Endpoints.	-
   Workspace	Workspace of the Bitbucket account.	-
   Repository	Repository associated with the pipeline. You can select an existing repository or click Create Repository to create a repository. For details, see Creating a Repository Using a Template.	Select Repo01.
   Default Branch	Branch used when a pipeline is executed manually or at a specified time.	Select master.
   Repo Endpoint	Optional. Configure an endpoint to enhance permissions for Repo. Endpoints are used for change-triggered pipelines and repository operation extensions. You can select an endpoint created in Preparations or click Create One to create an endpoint. For details, see Creating Service Endpoints.	-
   Alias	Optional. After you set a repository alias, system parameters will be generated based on the alias. For example, Alias_REPOSITORY_NAME indicates the repository name. You can check the generated parameters on the Parameter Configuration page and reference them in a pipeline in the format of ${Parameter name}. Enter a maximum of 128 characters, including only letters, digits, and underscores (_).	-
   Description	Optional. Pipeline description. Enter a maximum of 1,024 characters.	-
   Organization	If Pipeline Source is set to SWR, select the SWR organization. Organizations isolate and manage images within each company or department.	-
   Image Name	If Pipeline Source is set to SWR, select an image in the organization.	-
   Specified Version	Image version selected for the SWR pipeline source.	-
   Source Alias	If you select SWR for pipeline source, after you set an artifact source alias, system parameters will be generated based on the alias. For example, Alias_ARTIFACT_NAME indicates the artifact name. You can check the generated parameters on the Parameter Configuration page and reference them in a pipeline in the format of ${Parameter name}. Enter a maximum of 128 characters, including only letters, digits, underscores (_), hyphens (-), and periods (.).	-

3. Click Next. The Select Template page is displayed. The following uses the Blank Template as an example.
   • System or custom templates: Jobs will be automatically generated based on the selected template. For more information, see Managing Pipeline Templates.
   • Blank Template: Create a pipeline from scratch.

4. Click OK to create a pipeline.

   The Task Orchestration page is displayed. You can configure the pipeline or click Cancel to return to the pipeline list.

   Figure 1 Task orchestration

   

Managing Pipeline Templates

CodeArts Pipeline provides system templates and allows you to customize templates. You can use templates to quickly create continuous delivery pipelines and standardize the delivery process.

Tutorial Video

This video demonstrates how to create and execute a pipeline.