https://iaeme.com/Home/journal/IJCET 66 editor@iaeme.com International Journal of Computer Engineering and Technology (IJCET) Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2016, pp. 66-74, Article ID: IJCET_07_02_009 Available online at https://iaeme.com/Home/issue/IJCET?Volume=7&Issue=2 ISSN Print: 0976-6367; ISSN Online: 0976-6375 Impact Factor (2016): 9.3590 (Based on Google Scholar Citation) DOI: https://doi.org/10.34218/IJCET_07_02_009 © IAEME Publication THE RISE OF DIGITAL AUTOMATION: STREAMLINING SDLC WITH INTELLIGENT WORKFLOWS Chiranjeevulu Reddy Kasaram Industrial & Systems Engineering, Wayne State University, USA. ABSTRACT With the onset of digital automation, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) has been transformed from scripting to intelligent workflows and automated test pipelines. This article addresses the upcoming trends in the adoption of automation tools that automate testing and releasing to improve efficiency and reduce errors. It highlights the benefits of adopting continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, which enable faster, more reliable software deployment. By looking at past research prior to 2016 and actual real-world instances, this study shows that orchestrated workflows enhance collaboration, reduce human overhead, and provide consistency throughout the SDLC. The article also touches on challenges faced in embracing automation and throws light on the way forward, including the future of robotic process automation (RPA) and advanced orchestration techniques. Graphics convey the evolution from manual to automated processes, highlighting the increasing relevance of intelligent workflows in contemporary software development. Keywords: Digital Automation, SDLC, Intelligent Workflows, Test Pipelines, Release Automation, Continuous Integration