GitLab CI/CD is an integrated continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform that streamlines software development workflows. Here's a quick guide to get started:
Key Features
- ✅ Fully integrated: Built directly into GitLab, eliminating the need for external tools
- 🚀 Pipeline automation: Automate testing, building, and deployment with
.gitlab-ci.ymlfiles - 📈 Real-time monitoring: Track job progress and performance metrics through the web interface
- 🔒 Security: Built-in security features for code scanning and dependency tracking
Basic Workflow
- Write a
.gitlab-ci.ymlfile in your project's root directory - Commit changes to trigger pipeline execution
- Monitor pipeline status in Project > CI/CD (🔗here)
- Use merge requests to validate changes before merging
Useful Resources
- 📚 Understanding GitLab CI/CD Concepts
- 📊 Pipeline Statistics and Analysis
- 🛠 Advanced Pipeline Configuration
For more information about pipeline stages, visit our CI/CD Pipeline Stages guide.