def create(project, operation, label=None, config=None, author=None):
""" Create a new pipeline object, in PENDING state. """
pipeline = Pipeline()
pipeline.status = Pipeline.STATUS_PENDING
pipeline.project = project
pipeline.label = label
pipeline.operation = operation
pipeline.percent_complete = 0
pipeline.author = author or console_account()
pipeline.config = config or {}
db.session.add(pipeline)
db.session.commit()
return pipeline
