GitLab CI/CD Dependencies Tutorial

Welcome to the tutorial on GitLab CI/CD dependencies. In this guide, we'll cover the essential components and dependencies needed to set up a successful CI/CD pipeline in GitLab.

Prerequisites

Before diving into the setup, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• GitLab Instance
• Docker
• Git

Essential Dependencies

Here's a list of essential dependencies for GitLab CI/CD:

1. GitLab CI Runner: This is a lightweight process that runs your CI/CD jobs.

   • Install GitLab CI Runner

2. Docker: Used for containerization of your applications.

   • Docker Installation Guide

3. Git: Required for version control of your source code.

   • Git Installation Guide

4. Node.js and npm: If your project uses JavaScript or Node.js.

   • Node.js and npm Installation Guide

5. Python: If your project uses Python.

   • Python Installation Guide

Setup Steps

1. Install GitLab CI Runner: Follow the GitLab CI Runner installation guide.

2. Configure GitLab CI/CD: Create a .gitlab-ci.yml file in your repository and define your stages, jobs, and dependencies.

3. Create a Dockerfile: For containerizing your application.

4. Push your repository: Make sure your changes are pushed to the GitLab repository.

5. Trigger a Pipeline: Once the pipeline is triggered, GitLab CI/CD will execute the defined jobs.

Additional Resources

For more detailed information and advanced configurations, you can refer to the following resources:

• GitLab CI/CD Documentation
• Docker Documentation
• Git Documentation

Docker Image

GitLab CI/CD