Prerequisite Concepts

GitLab uses Git as its version control system. This allows developers to track changes, collaborate on code, and manage different versions of their projects.

GitLab enables the creation of public and private repositories for storing code and other project assets.

Users can push their changes to a remote repository and pull changes made by others to apply them to their local system.

GitLab provides a powerful tracking system for managing bugs, feature requests, and other tasks.

Developers use Merge Requests to propose code changes. This process facilitates code review and team collaboration.

GitLab includes a wiki feature for creating and sharing project documentation.

GitLab allows users to organize themselves into teams and groups. This feature significantly aids in project management and access control.

GitLab’s CI/CD system allows users to define automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying applications.

Machines (processes) that execute tasks defined in the pipeline are called runners.

Each pipeline consists of a set of stages, with each stage containing multiple jobs. These jobs are executed sequentially by runners.

GitLab is a comprehensive DevOps platform that covers all stages of the software development lifecycle.

By integrating security principles into the development process, GitLab helps teams produce and deploy more secure software.