Here’s a list of 100 chapter titles for a book on GitLab CI/CD, focusing on its role in DevOps practices from beginner to advanced levels:
- What is GitLab CI/CD? Introduction to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery
- Understanding GitLab’s Role in DevOps Pipelines
- Setting Up Your First GitLab Repository for CI/CD
- Navigating GitLab CI/CD Interface: Pipelines, Jobs, and Runners
- What is a GitLab CI/CD Pipeline? Understanding the Basics
- How to Write Your First
.gitlab-ci.yml
File
- What Are Jobs and Stages in GitLab CI/CD?
- How to Trigger a Pipeline in GitLab: Push, Merge Requests, and Scheduled Triggers
- Basic GitLab CI/CD Pipeline Example: Building and Testing Code
- Running Your First Job in GitLab CI/CD: A Step-by-Step Guide
- GitLab CI/CD Job Configuration: Variables and Artifacts
- Using GitLab CI/CD for Automated Testing and Linting
- GitLab CI/CD Runners: What Are They and How Do They Work?
- Setting Up and Registering GitLab Runners for Your Pipeline
- How to Use GitLab CI/CD for Simple Build and Test Automation
- Creating a Basic Deployment Pipeline in GitLab CI/CD
- Understanding GitLab CI/CD Pipelines Logs and Troubleshooting
- Using GitLab CI/CD for Continuous Integration of Code
- Automating Code Coverage Reports in GitLab CI/CD
- Using GitLab CI/CD for Continuous Deployment (CD)
- Managing Pipeline Configurations with GitLab CI/CD Templates
- Introduction to GitLab CI/CD Artifacts and Caching
- How to Share and Reuse Artifacts in GitLab CI/CD
- GitLab CI/CD Pipeline Status and Notifications
- Exploring the GitLab CI/CD Pipeline History and Audit Logs
- Managing Multiple Pipelines in GitLab CI/CD
- How to Use GitLab CI/CD for Parallel Job Execution
- Defining Complex Job Dependencies in GitLab CI/CD
- How to Implement Conditional Logic and Branch-Specific Pipelines
- Setting Up Matrix Builds in GitLab CI/CD
- Managing Multiple Environments in GitLab CI/CD
- Using GitLab CI/CD for Dockerized Pipelines
- How to Build and Deploy Docker Containers in GitLab CI/CD
- Working with GitLab CI/CD for Kubernetes Deployments
- Integrating GitLab CI/CD with External Build Tools (Maven, Gradle, etc.)
- Using GitLab CI/CD for Serverless Deployments
- Advanced YAML Syntax in GitLab CI/CD
- How to Integrate GitLab CI/CD with External API Calls
- Building and Managing GitLab CI/CD Pipeline Schedules
- How to Implement Manual Approval Gates in GitLab CI/CD
- Integrating GitLab CI/CD with Slack for Build Notifications
- Deploying Artifacts to Remote Servers Using GitLab CI/CD
- Optimizing Pipeline Speed with Caching in GitLab CI/CD
- How to Set Up GitLab CI/CD for Python Projects
- Setting Up a GitLab CI/CD Pipeline for Java Applications
- Managing and Versioning Your
.gitlab-ci.yml
Files
- Using GitLab CI/CD for Continuous Delivery to AWS
- How to Use GitLab CI/CD with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
- Security Scanning in GitLab CI/CD: Best Practices
- Configuring GitLab CI/CD with Third-Party Testing Tools
- Building a Staging Pipeline and Promoting to Production in GitLab CI/CD
- GitLab CI/CD for Static Site Deployments (Jekyll, Hugo, etc.)
- Building a DevOps Workflow with GitLab CI/CD for Node.js Projects
- Integrating GitLab CI/CD with GitLab Container Registry
- How to Automate Versioning with GitLab CI/CD
- Creating GitLab CI/CD Pipelines for Microservices
- Managing Different Deployment Environments with GitLab CI/CD
- Using GitLab CI/CD with Helm for Kubernetes Deployments
- Version Control Strategies in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
- GitLab CI/CD for Infrastructure Deployment with Ansible
- Scaling GitLab CI/CD for Large Teams and Multiple Projects
- Advanced GitLab CI/CD Job Optimization Techniques
- Implementing Multi-Project Pipelines in GitLab CI/CD
- Integrating GitLab CI/CD with Third-Party Tools (Jira, Slack, etc.)
- How to Build a Multi-Stage Pipeline for Complex Applications
- Using GitLab CI/CD for Cross-Platform Builds (Linux, Windows, Mac)
- Automating Security Testing in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
- How to Manage Secrets in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines Securely
- Implementing Canary Deployments with GitLab CI/CD
- Creating and Using Custom GitLab CI/CD Runners
- Automating Database Migrations in GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
- Using GitLab CI/CD with Continuous Testing for Microservices
- How to Implement Blue-Green Deployments with GitLab CI/CD
- Building Complex GitLab CI/CD Pipelines for Cloud-Native Apps
- Managing Multi-Environment Deployments in GitLab CI/CD
- Integrating GitLab CI/CD with Kubernetes for Automated Deployment
- Using GitLab CI/CD to Automate Rollbacks in Production Environments
- Advanced Versioning Strategies with GitLab CI/CD
- Setting Up CI/CD for Multi-Region Cloud Deployments
- Optimizing Build Times in GitLab CI/CD with Parallelism and Caching
- Monitoring and Logging GitLab CI/CD Pipelines for Performance and Reliability
- Integrating GitLab CI/CD with Prometheus and Grafana for Monitoring
- How to Implement Disaster Recovery Pipelines with GitLab CI/CD
- Scaling GitLab CI/CD to Support Large-Scale Distributed Systems
- Creating a Hybrid CI/CD Workflow with GitLab CI/CD and Jenkins
- Using GitLab CI/CD for Full-Stack Application Deployment
- Customizing GitLab CI/CD Runners for Specific Environments
- GitLab CI/CD for Automated API Testing and Deployment
- Using GitLab CI/CD with GitOps for Kubernetes Deployments
- Managing Dependencies and Artifact Storage in GitLab CI/CD
- How to Automate Rollback Strategies in GitLab CI/CD
- Using GitLab CI/CD for Multi-cloud Deployments
- Building Advanced Containerized Pipelines with GitLab CI/CD
- GitLab CI/CD for Continuous Delivery in Edge Computing
- Managing GitLab CI/CD Pipelines Across Multiple Repositories
- Securing GitLab CI/CD Pipelines: Best Practices for Production-Ready Workflows
- How to Build and Deploy Serverless Applications with GitLab CI/CD
- Integrating GitLab CI/CD with Microservices and Kubernetes
- Optimizing and Scaling GitLab CI/CD for High Availability
- The Future of DevOps and CI/CD: Trends in GitLab CI/CD and Beyond
This list covers everything from basic CI/CD pipelines to complex deployments, multi-environment management, and integrations with other DevOps tools in a GitLab CI/CD context. Each chapter is designed to progressively build knowledge, helping teams implement advanced automation, scalable pipelines, and secure deployments as they evolve in their DevOps practices.