GitLab
DevOps platform for Git hosting, CI/CD, and collaboration
GitLab is a web-based DevOps platform that combines Git repository hosting with tools for planning, code review, CI/CD, and software delivery. It provides a single application for managing the software lifecycle from idea to production.
Key Features
- Git repository hosting with access controls and protected branches
- Merge requests for code review, discussions, and approvals
- Integrated CI/CD pipelines defined as code, including runners integration
- Issue tracking, boards, milestones, and labels for project planning
- Built-in package and container registries for distributing artifacts
- Security and compliance capabilities such as SAST/DAST (availability varies by edition)
- Webhooks and APIs for integrations and automation
Use Cases
- Hosting private Git repositories for teams with review workflows
- Building and deploying applications using integrated CI/CD pipelines
- Managing end-to-end software projects with issues, epics, and boards
Limitations and Considerations
- Some advanced security, governance, and portfolio features are limited to paid editions
- Resource usage can be significant for larger installations, especially with CI/CD and registries
GitLab is well-suited for organizations that want an integrated, end-to-end DevOps workflow in a single product. It can replace a collection of separate tools for source control, CI/CD, and project tracking while keeping workflows closely connected.
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