GitLab CI/CD: Architecting, Deploying, and Optimizing Pipelines
Introduction
Course Introduction
Welcome to the GitLab CI/CD course! I’m Siddharth, your guide to mastering automation with GitLab’s built-in continuous integration and delivery platform. In this lesson, you’ll discover how GitLab CI/CD can streamline your development workflow by running tests, building containers, and deploying applications—all from within your repository.
What You’ll Learn
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Continuous Integration & Delivery | Understand CI/CD principles, benefits, and best practices |
| GitLab CI/CD Fundamentals | Explore jobs, stages, runners, and pipeline configuration |
| Building End-to-End Pipelines | Implement tests, container builds, deployments, and artifact management |
| Advanced Features | Leverage reusable templates, self-managed runners, environments, secrets, and Auto DevOps features |
Course Structure
Each module follows a three-step approach:
Theory Lecture
A concise overview of core concepts and terminology.Live Demonstration
Step-by-step implementation of pipelines in real time.Hands-On Lab
Interactive challenges on KodeKloud with just-in-browser infrastructure.
Note
Our hands-on labs are powered by KodeKloud’s cloud sandbox—no local setup required. You’ll solve real CI/CD problems and reinforce learning by doing.
Next Steps
Ready to dive deeper? In the upcoming lesson, we’ll create your first pipeline configuration file and explore core syntax. Want to explore on your own? Check out these resources:
Let’s get started on building scalable, automated workflows with GitLab CI/CD!
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