GitLab and GitLab CI Training in Cork, Ireland

GitLab and GitLab CI training provides developers and DevOps professionals with the skills to efficiently manage code repositories and automate continuous integration and delivery (CI) pipelines. The course covers setting up GitLab repositories, managing version control workflows, and collaborating on projects using GitLab's web interface and Git commands. Participants will learn to configure GitLab CI pipelines, automate testing, deployment, and monitoring, ensuring smooth and efficient software delivery. The training also includes advanced topics like integrating third-party tools, managing environment variables, and using GitLab runners for scalable CI/CD processes. By the end of the training, attendees will be capable of leveraging GitLab and GitLab CI to streamline their development and deployment workflows in any project.

GitLab Fundamentals and Repository Management

1. Introduction to GitLab

• Overview of GitLab's features and architecture.

• GitLab editions: Community vs. Enterprise.

• Setting up a GitLab account and workspace.

2. Managing Projects and Repositories

• Creating and managing GitLab projects and repositories.

• Managing branches and merge requests.

• Using GitLab for code reviews and issue tracking.

• Practical exercise

3. Collaboration and Access Control

• Managing user roles and permissions in GitLab.

• Best practices for team collaboration.

• Using GitLab’s built-in tools for documentation and communication.

• Practical exercise

GitLab CI/CD and Advanced Features

4. Introduction to CI/CD in GitLab

• Overview of CI/CD concepts and GitLab CI pipeline architecture.

• GitLab Runners: Shared vs. specific runners.

• Practical exercise

5. Configuring GitLab CI/CD Pipelines

• Writing .gitlab-ci.yml configuration files.

• Stages, jobs, and artifacts in GitLab CI pipelines.

• Practical exercise

6. Advanced CI/CD Features

• Variables, caching, and triggers in pipelines.

• Parallel jobs and conditional execution.

• Practical exercise

7. Deployment with GitLab CI

• Integrating GitLab CI with deployment tools and platforms.

• Using GitLab CI for application testing and deployment.

• Practical exercise

8. Monitoring and Troubleshooting Pipelines

• Debugging and resolving common pipeline issues.

• Monitoring pipeline performance and logs.

• Practical exercise

9. Course Recap and Q&A

• Review of GitLab and GitLab CI concepts.

• Open Q&A and troubleshooting session.

• Tips and resources for continued learning.