# GitLab for Code, DevOps and Software Development  Platform

Let's see first how things work in the Software development lifecycle.

When Developer writes the code on an **IDE** tool like **VSCode or Eclipse**, it is committed to an SCM tool like **GitHub** which manages our code and keeps our version updated.

Then after every time code is committed on the SCM tool, it will trigger a continuous pipeline that will use **Jenkins as CI/CD Tool**. When the pipeline is triggered it will deploy the project or Software on the Deployment platform like **Kubernetes(k8s)**, **Docker**, **GKE**, Cloud Run, ECS and **AKS** and others that are closely integrated with Jenkins using plugins.

So Above was a brief description of how the Software development lifecycle works. We have used third-party tools for the completion of every phase like taking from using an IDE to committing to GitHub and using CI/CD automation tools like Jenkins. All the things for which we are using a third-party tool are now comprised in **GitLab.**

The Comprised abilities of **GitLab**:

1. **Version control:** GitLab provides robust version control capabilities that allow developers to manage their code changes, track progress, and collaborate effectively.
    
2. **Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):** GitLab's built-in CI/CD pipeline enables developers to automate testing, building, and deploying their applications, streamlining the development process.
    
3. **Issue tracking:** GitLab's issue tracking system helps teams manage their projects by tracking bugs, feature requests, and other tasks, providing visibility into the development process.
    
4. **Code review:** GitLab's code review features enable developers to collaborate on code changes, review code, and leave comments to improve code quality.
    
5. **Collaboration:** GitLab provides a range of collaboration features, including wikis, project boards, and group-level permissions, allowing teams to work together effectively.
    
6. **Security:** GitLab offers robust security features, including code scanning, access control, and vulnerability management, to help protect applications and data.
    
7. **Customization:** GitLab's open-source platform allows users to customize and extend the platform to meet their specific needs.
    

In conclusion, GitLab is a powerful platform that can help teams improve their software development process, streamline collaboration, and increase productivity.

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