Learn SPINNAKER with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Architecture
Microservices architecture (Gate, Clouddriver, Orca, Deck, Front50, Echo, Igor)
Pipelines defined and stored in Front50
Clouddriver interacts with cloud providers
Orca orchestrates pipeline execution
Echo handles notifications and triggers
Rendering Model
Pipeline -> Stages -> Triggers -> Artifacts -> Deployment Targets
Orca orchestrates execution
Clouddriver interacts with cloud APIs
Deck provides web UI
Echo handles notifications and alerts
Architectural Patterns
Microservices-based architecture
Pipeline orchestration via Orca
Cloud provider abstraction via Clouddriver
Artifact and pipeline storage in Front50
Notification and event management via Echo
Real World Architectures
Microservices deployments across AWS and Kubernetes
Canary releases for high-traffic services
Blue/green deployments with automated rollback
Multi-region enterprise deployments
Integration with Jenkins and artifact repositories
Design Principles
Multi-cloud deployment support
Pipeline-first CD orchestration
Extensible microservices architecture
Automated rollback and verification
Enterprise-grade observability and monitoring
Scalability Guide
Use Kubernetes deployment for horizontal scaling
Optimize pipeline concurrency
Cache artifacts to improve performance
Monitor Clouddriver and Orca for load
Separate pipelines by microservice or team
Migration Guide
Migrate Spinnaker 1.x to 2.x
Update deprecated pipeline stage types
Refactor artifact configuration
Reconfigure cloud provider credentials
Audit pipelines for compatibility