GitLab, an open source platform for version control hosting, allows for integration with other tools and systems, as well as extensibility through its API. This document will cover the various options for integration and extensibility with GitLab CE.
Integration Development Guidelines
GitLab provides guidelines for developing integrations with the platform. These guidelines cover the process for adding a new integration, defining the integration, defining trigger events, and security enhancement features. They also include information on defining configuration tests, customizing the frontend form, and exposing the integration in the REST API. The documentation also covers ongoing migrations and refactorings, as well as deprecating and removing an integration.
Integration with Other Systems
GitLab CI/CD can be integrated with other systems through third-party integrations. For example, GitLab CI/CD can be integrated with Sentry for error remediation, Jira for issue tracking, and Jenkins for continuous integration. There are also integrations for mobile application development, such as publishing Android apps to the Google Play Store and building macOS or iOS projects.
Infrastructure Management
GitLab provides various integrations for infrastructure management. These integrations allow for quick setup, collaboration around infrastructure changes, and scaling using a module registry. GitLab also offers integrated Kubernetes management, which helps with installing, configuring, managing, deploying, and troubleshooting cluster applications. Additionally, GitLab supports runbooks, which are a collection of documented procedures for carrying out tasks.
Using GitLab CI/CD with a GitHub Repository
GitLab CI/CD can be used with a GitHub repository by connecting the repository to GitLab and creating a web hook to notify GitLab of new commits. This allows for Pull Mirroring and GitHub project integration.
API for Extensibility
GitLab provides an API for extending its functionality. This API can be used to perform various tasks, such as creating and managing projects, users, and groups. The API can also be used to manage repository settings, such as branches, tags, and commits. Additionally, the API can be used to manage CI/CD pipelines, jobs, and runners.
Key Technologies and Dependencies
GitLab is built using several key technologies and dependencies, including Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Tailwind CSS, Webpack, Babel, Sass, PostgreSQL, Redis, and GraphQL. These technologies and dependencies allow for the creation of a powerful and flexible platform for version control hosting and continuous integration and delivery.
Sources
- Integration development guidelines: https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/development/integrations
- Opensource.com interview with Sytse Sijbrandij: https://opensource.com/business/15/3/interview-sytse-sijbrandij-gitlab
- GitLab CE packaged by Bitnami: https://docs.bitnami.com/general/apps/gitlab
- Run GitLab in the Cloud: https://docs.bitnami.com/general/how-to/use-gitlab
- GitLab CI/CD examples: https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/ci/examples
- Infrastructure management: https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/infrastructure
- Using GitLab CI/CD with a GitHub repository: https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/ci/ci_cd_for_external_repos/github_integration.html
- GitLab Documentation: https://docs.gitlab.com/index.html#security-improvements
