GitLab

GitLab is a web-based version control system that enables collaboration among software developers, project managers, and other stakeholders involved in software development projects, similar to GitHub, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps. It was created by Dmitriy Zaporozhets, Valery Sizov, Sydney Mulligan, and David McClure, and is used by companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook. GitLab is built using Ruby on Rails and JavaScript, and is supported by Linux Foundation, Apache Software Foundation, and Open Source Initiative. It integrates with Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and other DevOps tools to provide a comprehensive software development lifecycle management platform.

Overview

GitLab is a self-hosted or cloud-based platform that provides a range of features for version control, issue tracking, project management, and continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD). It supports Git version control system and provides features such as code review, wiki, and snippets. GitLab is used by companies such as IBM, Intel, Cisco Systems, and Red Hat, and is integrated with Slack, Trello, Asana, and other project management tools. It also supports single sign-on (SSO) with Okta, OneLogin, and Microsoft Active Directory. GitLab has partnerships with HashiCorp, New Relic, and Datadog to provide a comprehensive DevOps platform.

History

GitLab was first released in 2011 by Dmitriy Zaporozhets and Valery Sizov, and was initially hosted on GitHub. In 2013, Sydney Mulligan and David McClure joined the company, and GitLab was moved to its own infrastructure. In 2014, GitLab raised $1.5 million in seed funding from Khazanah Nasional, 500 Startups, and other venture capital firms. In 2015, GitLab raised $20 million in Series B funding from August Capital, Y Combinator, and other investors. GitLab has also acquired several companies, including Gitter, Gemnasium, and Fuzzit. It has partnerships with Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon Web Services to provide a comprehensive cloud computing platform.

Features and architecture

GitLab provides a range of features for version control, issue tracking, project management, and CI/CD. It supports Git version control system and provides features such as code review, wiki, and snippets. GitLab also provides continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) features, including pipelines, jobs, and stages. It integrates with Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and other DevOps tools to provide a comprehensive software development lifecycle management platform. GitLab is built using Ruby on Rails and JavaScript, and is supported by Linux Foundation, Apache Software Foundation, and Open Source Initiative. It also supports single sign-on (SSO) with Okta, OneLogin, and Microsoft Active Directory. GitLab has partnerships with HashiCorp, New Relic, and Datadog to provide a comprehensive DevOps platform.

Business model and editions

GitLab offers several editions, including Community Edition, Premium Edition, and Ultimate Edition. The Community Edition is free and open-source, while the Premium Edition and Ultimate Edition are commercial editions that provide additional features and support. GitLab also offers a cloud-based platform, GitLab.com, which provides a range of features and support. GitLab has partnerships with Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Amazon Web Services to provide a comprehensive cloud computing platform. It also has partnerships with IBM, Intel, Cisco Systems, and Red Hat to provide a comprehensive software development lifecycle management platform. GitLab has a subscription-based business model, and generates revenue from subscription fees and support services.

Community and adoption

GitLab has a large and active community of users and contributors, with over 30 million users worldwide. It is used by companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook, and is integrated with Slack, Trello, Asana, and other project management tools. GitLab also has a range of integrations with other DevOps tools, including Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and CircleCI. It has partnerships with HashiCorp, New Relic, and Datadog to provide a comprehensive DevOps platform. GitLab is also supported by Linux Foundation, Apache Software Foundation, and Open Source Initiative, and is a member of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and the Continuous Delivery Foundation. It has a strong presence in the open-source community, with over 2,000 contributors and a range of community-driven projects. Category:Version control systems