Mastering GitLab Pipelines from Scratch to Expert: A Comprehensive Guide to CI/CD with GitLab

Unlock the full potential of GitLab CI/CD in this all-inclusive course that covers everything from the basics to advanced features. Designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and tech teams, this course offers practical skills, real-world applications, and the expertise to become a GitLab CI/CD maven.

Dive deep into the world of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment with GitLab. Starting from the basics, learn how to write Dockerfiles for MKDocs, set up your first pipeline, manage secrets, and push code seamlessly from local to GitLab.

Advance your skills with multi-stage and multi-job pipelines, managing dependencies effectively, and understanding the game-changing 'reference' feature in GitLab for reusable code across multiple use cases.

But we don't stop there. The course also covers integrating your GitLab pipelines with Terraform to handle AWS infrastructure, creating conditions in your pipeline using 'Rules' and 'Needs,' and even guides you through nested pipelines.

Why Choose This Course?

• In-depth, step-by-step explanations

• Real-world examples

• Comprehensive coverage of GitLab features

• Immediate applicability to daily tasks

GitLab Basics

• Introduction - Understand What You'll Deploy

• Crafting a Dockerfile for MKDocs

• Build and Deploy Applications Locally

• How to Push Docker Images to GitLab Container Registry

Advanced GitLab - Module 2

• Initializing a Project and Code Pushing

• Your First GitLab Pipeline - Building MKDocs

• Secrets Management in GitLab

• Understanding Multi-Stage Pipelines

• Advanced Container Management with GitLab Registry

• Mastering Multi-Stage, Multi-Job Pipelines and Dependency Management

• Reusable Code Snippets using 'Reference' in GitLab

GitLab with Terraform - Module 3

• Create AWS Infrastructure using Terraform

• Authenticating AWS through GitLab

• Using 'Rules' and 'Needs' for Conditional Pipelines

• Integrate Reusable Bash Scripts in GitLab Pipelines

• Nested Pipelines with 'include_local' File in GitLab

Key Takeaways:

• Understand GitLab's role in CI/CD and how to exploit its features for an efficient workflow.

• Master the craft of writing Dockerfiles, managing secrets, and using GitLab's container registry.

• Get hands-on experience with advanced pipeline configurations, including multi-stage and multi-job setups.

• Discover how to integrate GitLab with AWS infrastructure using Terraform.

• Learn how to create conditional pipelines and use reusable code snippets to make your pipeline more efficient.

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to navigate GitLab's CI/CD environment with ease, boosting your productivity and marketability in the DevOps landscape. Don't miss this chance to advance your career with 'Mastering GitLab Pipelines from Scratch to Expert.'