# Creating a build pipeline

Create a build artifact to be used in your release pipeline.

## Procedure

1. In your Azure DevOps project, go to Pipelines > Builds.
2. Click New pipeline.
3. In the Connect and Select steps, select a repository type and allow access to your repository.
4. In the Configure step, select Starter pipeline.

   !["Configure your pipeline" step with the "Starter pipeline" option.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/api-tester-user-guide/Resources/images/creating_a_build_pipeline_1.png)

   A sample pipeline is created and you can start configuring it.
5. Click Show assistant to display a list of tasks, then select and configure the tasks you need to build your project.

   ![List of tasks.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/api-tester-user-guide/Resources/images/creating_a_build_pipeline_2.png)
6. Click Save and run.

## Results

Your build pipeline is now created and you can use it in your release pipeline. For more information about build pipelines, see the [Talend Software Development Life Cycle Best Practices Guide](https://help.qlik.com/talend/r/en-US/8.0/software-dev-lifecycle-best-practices-guide).