Build failures in CI/CD pipelines often arise from environment configuration issues, incompatible dependencies, or incorrect paths. Check these areas in your pipeline setup.

CI/CD pipeline build failures can disrupt deployment, typically due to environment mismatches, dependency conflicts, or file path errors. Start by reviewing logs for specific error messages to understand where the failure occurs—common culprits include missing environment variables, outdated dependencies, or version mismatches. Ensure any secrets or credentials required for builds are properly encrypted or stored in the pipeline environment settings. Dependency compatibility can be verified by fixing package versions in package.json or similar files to avoid accidental upgrades. In containerized setups, verify that Dockerfiles or other image configurations match your environment needs. Misconfigured paths can prevent your pipeline from locating files or executing scripts, so always confirm file paths are correct and absolute paths are avoided if they don’t match the CI/CD system structure. Adding caching strategies can improve reliability and performance by reducing redundant downloads, while using testing stages before deployment ensures compatibility and security.