What is a software pipeline?

A software pipeline, as discussed by Lex Fridman and his guest, involves the structured usage of software engineering techniques and tools to streamline the development and enhancement of software systems. Specifically, this pipeline is crucial in scenarios like robot development where a large team works on complex models requiring careful and consistent computational calculations. By using physics-based simulation tools, the same code can be tested in simulations before being implemented on hardware like robots. This method ensures efficiency and accuracy in development, and it supports multiple developers working in parallel on limited hardware resources 1.