GitLab CI/CD is an integral part of the GitLab platform, offering a comprehensive solution for automating the software development lifecycle. It provides an intelligent orchestration platform that enables teams to build, test, package, and deploy secure code from code commit to production. Leveraging built-in or custom CI/CD pipeline templates, it ensures every project is secure, predictable, and measurable. The platform supports continuous vulnerability scanning, SAST, and compliance pipelines to automate security checks at code commit. GitLab CI/CD minimizes manual tasks and context-switching with automation and generative AI tools like GitLab Duo, helping developers focus on value-driven work and accelerate releases. It offers features like merge trains, parent-child pipelines, and hosted runners for optimized performance and scalability.
GitLab CI/CD is a built-in tool within GitLab for continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment. It allows you to automate your software development process, from building and testing to deploying your application.
How do I configure a CI/CD pipeline in GitLab?
You configure a CI/CD pipeline using a YAML file named `.gitlab-ci.yml` in the root of your repository. This file defines the stages, jobs, and scripts that make up your pipeline.
What are GitLab Runners?
GitLab Runners are agents that execute the jobs defined in your CI/CD pipeline. They can be hosted by GitLab or you can bring your own runners.
How does GitLab CI/CD integrate with security scanning tools?
GitLab CI/CD supports integrating with various security scanning tools such as SAST (Static Application Security Testing), DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing), and dependency scanning to identify vulnerabilities in your code.
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What is GitLab CI/CD?
GitLab CI/CD is a built-in tool within GitLab for continuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment. It allows you to automate your software development process, from building and testing to deploying your application.
How do I configure a CI/CD pipeline in GitLab?
You configure a CI/CD pipeline using a YAML file named `.gitlab-ci.yml` in the root of your repository. This file defines the stages, jobs, and scripts that make up your pipeline.
What are GitLab Runners?
GitLab Runners are agents that execute the jobs defined in your CI/CD pipeline. They can be hosted by GitLab or you can bring your own runners.
How does GitLab CI/CD integrate with security scanning tools?
GitLab CI/CD supports integrating with various security scanning tools such as SAST (Static Application Security Testing), DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing), and dependency scanning to identify vulnerabilities in your code.
