About the course
This in-depth training empowers you to go beyond basic Git management and harness the advanced capabilities of GitLab.
You'll learn how to establish secure and collaborative development environments, implement robust CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments, and leverage features like security scanning and the package registry to build high-quality and secure software.
Through practical exercises, you'll gain the confidence to manage projects effectively, troubleshoot common issues, and optimize your team's workflow within the GitLab ecosystem.
Instructor-led online and in-house face-to-face options are available - as part of a wider customised training programme, or as a standalone workshop, on-site at your offices or at one of many flexible meeting spaces in the UK and around the World.
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- Understand the core concepts of version control, Git architecture, and the features and benefits of GitLab.
- Set up and configure GitLab projects, manage user access, and integrate GitLab with development environments.
- Master collaborative version control workflows, including cloning, branching, committing, and handling merge requests in GitLab.
- Implement and configure Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines in GitLab using .gitlab-ci.yml for automated testing.
- Set up Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines in GitLab for automated software deployments to various environments.
- Utilise GitLab issues and boards for effective project management and task tracking.
- Implement code review and approval processes within GitLab to maintain code quality.
- Explore and leverage GitLab's advanced features, including security scanning capabilities and the package registry.
- Apply best practices for CI/CD pipelines and troubleshoot common issues in GitLab workflows.
- Dive into practical, hands-on exercises setting up projects, managing version control, and implementing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
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This comprehensive GitLab training is ideal for Software Developers, DevOps engineers, SysAdmins and anyone else who is keen to master version control and gain proper control over their software projects.
If you're looking to streamline your development workflows, collaborate more effectively with your team, and ensure the integrity of your codebase, then this course will equip you with the essential GitLab skills you need.
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To get the most out of this practical GitLab workshop, delegates should ideally have some prior experience with programming or scripting and some exposure to Git essentials (you may also be interested in our Intro to Git course).
Being comfortable using the command line on Windows, macOS X, or Linux would also be beneficial.
If you're not very confident with the command line, we can customise your course to include enough CLI to help you get up to speed with the essentials, ensuring you're ready to get cracking with GitLab.
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This GitLab course is available for private / custom delivery for your team - as an in-house face-to-face workshop at your location of choice, or as online instructor-led training via MS Teams (or your own preferred platform).
Get in touch to find out how we can deliver tailored training which focuses on your project requirements and learning goals.
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Introduction to Git and GitLab
Overview of version control systems.
Overview of Git: concepts and architecture
Introduction to GitLab: features and benefits.
Navigating the GitLab user interface.
Setting Up GitLab
Creating and configuring GitLab projects.
Managing user access and permissions.
Integrating GitLab with development environments.
Version Control with GitLab
Cloning repositories and managing branches.
Committing changes and handling merge requests.
Resolving conflicts and maintaining code quality.
Continuous Integration (CI) with GitLab
Understanding CI concepts and benefits.
Configuring GitLab CI pipelines using .gitlab-ci.yml.
Running automated tests and analyzing results.
Utilizing shared and specific runners for CI jobs
Shell
Docker
Continuous Deployment (CD) with GitLab
Overview of CD principles and practices.
Setting up deployment environments and secrets management.
Creating CD pipelines for automated deployments.
Monitoring deployments and handling rollbacks.
Project Management and Collaboration
Using GitLab issues and boards for task tracking.
Implementing code reviews and approvals.
Collaborating with team members using GitLab's tools.
Advanced GitLab Features
Exploring GitLab's security scanning capabilities.
Utilizing GitLab's package registry for dependency management.
Integrating GitLab with external services and APIs.
Best Practices and Troubleshooting
Implementing best practices for CI/CD pipelines.
Troubleshooting common issues in GitLab workflows.
Optimizing performance and efficiency in GitLab projects.
Hands-On Exercises:
Setting up a GitLab project and repository.
Creating and managing branches and merge requests.
Considering strategies such as Gitflow, Feature Branch Workflow
Configuring and running a CI pipeline with automated tests.
Setting up a CD pipeline for deploying an application.
Collaborating on code reviews and issue tracking.
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https://git-scm.com/ - the home of Git
https://about.gitlab.com/ - the home of GitLab
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