GitLab CI/CD
GitLab CI/CD is a continuous integration and continuous deployment tool integrated into the GitLab platform, allowing developers to automate the building, testing, and deployment of software projects. It uses a YAML configuration file (.gitlab-ci.yml) to define pipelines that run jobs in stages, such as build, test, and deploy, typically executed in Docker containers or on GitLab runners.
Developers should use GitLab CI/CD to streamline DevOps workflows, especially when already using GitLab for source code management, as it provides a unified platform for version control and automation. It is ideal for automating testing and deployment in agile development environments, reducing manual errors and accelerating release cycles for web applications, microservices, or infrastructure as code projects.