Bitbucket Pipelines is a continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) platform provided by Bitbucket, a web-based hosting service for version control. Bitbucket Pipelines allows developers to automate the build, test, and deployment processes of their software applications. It provides a configuration file, known as a `bitbucket-pipelines.yml`, where developers can define the steps and stages of their CI/CD pipeline.

With Bitbucket Pipelines, developers can easily set up workflows that are triggered automatically whenever changes are pushed to the repository. Each workflow consists of one or more jobs, which are individual units of work, such as building the application, running tests, or deploying to a specific environment. Bitbucket Pipelines allows for parallel execution of jobs, enabling faster and more efficient pipeline execution.

Bitbucket Pipelines integrates seamlessly with the Bitbucket repository, providing a unified platform for code management and CI/CD. It supports various programming languages, build tools, and deployment targets, allowing developers to build and deploy their applications to different environments. Bitbucket Pipelines also provides built-in Docker support, enabling developers to run their jobs in isolated containers, ensuring consistent and reproducible builds.

By utilizing Bitbucket Pipelines, developers can automate their software delivery process, leading to faster feedback loops and more reliable deployments. It offers features such as caching dependencies, running parallel tests, and deploying to multiple environments. Bitbucket Pipelines also integrates with other tools and services, such as Jira and Slack, facilitating seamless collaboration and communication within the development team.