GitLab CI/CD
GitLab
GitLab is a comprehensive DevOps platform that integrates various tools to manage the entire software development lifecycle. With GitLab, development teams can easily manage source code, automate testing and deployment processes through Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) features. Additionally, GitLab offers project management tools, progress tracking, and effective collaboration, enhancing both the quality and speed of software development.
GitLab comes in two main versions: GitLab CE (Community Edition), a free, open-source version with basic features, and GitLab EE (Enterprise Edition), a commercial version offering advanced features and professional technical support.
CI/CD
CI/CD is a method of delivering applications to customers frequently by automating the stages of application development. The core concepts of CI/CD are Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, and Continuous Delivery. CI/CD provides a solution for overcoming issues related to integrating and deploying new code during the operation and development of a project.
CI/CD enables automation and continuous monitoring throughout the software development lifecycle, from integration and testing to distribution and deployment.
This process is part of the DevOps and DevSecOps workflow:
GitLab CI/CD
GitLab CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment/Delivery) is part of GitLab, an open-source DevOps platform that provides tools to manage the entire software development lifecycle. GitLab CI/CD automates the process of building, testing, and deploying source code, improving software quality and work efficiency.
Key components of GitLab CI/CD:
Pipeline: A set of jobs executed in a defined order. Each pipeline can have multiple stages, and each stage can have multiple jobs.
Job: A specific unit of work, such as compiling code, running tests, or deploying applications. Jobs within the same stage are executed in parallel, while stages are executed sequentially.
Runner: Agents responsible for executing jobs. GitLab Runner can be installed on private servers or use runners provided by GitLab.
.gitlab-ci.yml: A configuration file stored in your repository. This file defines the pipelines, stages, and jobs to be executed. It is where you define the CI/CD logic for your project.
In this workshop, we will proceed with self-hosting GitLab to deploy a project securely, ensuring full control of GitLab in an enterprise environment suited to real-world needs.