GitLab CI basics - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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What is GitLab CI?

GitLab CI is a tool built into GitLab that helps you automatically test, build, and deploy your code whenever you make changes.

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What file do you use to define GitLab CI jobs?

You use a file named .gitlab-ci.yml placed in the root of your project to define jobs and pipelines.

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What is a pipeline in GitLab CI?

A pipeline is a set of jobs that run in order or in parallel to test, build, and deploy your code automatically.

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What is a job in GitLab CI?

A job is a single task defined in the .gitlab-ci.yml file, like running tests or building your app.

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How do you trigger a GitLab CI pipeline?

A pipeline runs automatically when you push code to GitLab or when you manually start it from the GitLab interface.

Where should the .gitlab-ci.yml file be placed in your project?

A In the tests folder

B In the docs folder

C In the root directory

D In the .git folder

The .gitlab-ci.yml file must be in the root directory for GitLab to detect and run the pipeline.

What does a GitLab CI job do?

A Stores your code

B Creates a new Git branch

C Manages user permissions

D Runs a specific task like testing or building

A job runs a specific task defined in the pipeline, such as testing or building your project.

When does a GitLab CI pipeline usually run?

A When you push code to GitLab

B When you open a new issue

C When you delete a branch

D When you clone a repository

Pipelines run automatically when you push code changes to GitLab.

What language is used to write the GitLab CI configuration file?

A JSON

B YAML

C XML

D Python

GitLab CI configuration is written in YAML format in the .gitlab-ci.yml file.

Which of these is NOT a part of a GitLab CI pipeline?

A Commits

B Stages

C Artifacts

D Jobs

Commits are changes in code, not a part of the pipeline structure. Pipelines consist of jobs, stages, and can produce artifacts.

Explain what a GitLab CI pipeline is and how it helps in software development.

Think about how pipelines run tasks automatically when you change code.

Describe the role of the .gitlab-ci.yml file in GitLab CI.

This file tells GitLab what tasks to run and when.