GitLab CI is a continuous integration tool built into the GitLab platform. It offers a flexible, automated testing and deployment pipeline for software projects.
Use it when :
- - You want an integrated solution with GitLab source code management.
- - You need a tool that is easy to set up and configure.
- - You want powerful features like parallel testing, deployment tracking, and code quality analysis.
- - You want to automate your software development workflow.
- - You want to have fine-grained control over your CI/CD pipelines.
- - You want to have a rich plug-in ecosystem.
- - You want to have a scalable solution that can handle large teams and projects.
Consider :
- - Limited support for non-GitLab repositories.
- - The user interface can be overwhelming at times.
- - The setup and configuration process may require some technical expertise.