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Automating DevOps with GitLab CI/CD Pipelines

Automating DevOps with GitLab CI/CD Pipelines is a practical guide to building, configuring, securing, and troubleshooting software delivery pipelines in GitLab. It progresses from Git and GitLab fundamentals to runners, deployment, Kubernetes, Terraform, and end-to-end examples.

At a glance

Covers Git and GitLab fundamentals before pipeline structure and runner setup.
Topics include automated verification, code security, packaging, deployment, and pipeline optimization.
Includes advanced techniques such as DAGs, conditional logic, Kubernetes integration, and Terraform.
Publisher description lists troubleshooting, real-life implementation examples, and self-assessment questions and answers.
The listing says purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The stated coverage follows a useful progression from version control basics to pipeline deployment and maintenance.
Dedicated topics on runners, troubleshooting, and pipeline performance make it relevant to day-to-day automation work.
Includes examples spanning multiple stages of the software development lifecycle.

Cons

The book is centered on GitLab CI/CD, so it is not presented as a general guide to other pipeline platforms.

Technical specifications

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Publication details
Publisher	Packt Publishing
Publication date	February 24, 2023
Language	English
Print length	348 pages
ISBN-13	978-1803233000

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.32 pounds
Dimensions	7.5 x 0.79 x 9.25 inches

What to know before buying

The description says a free PDF eBook is included with print or Kindle purchases. Confirm the selected format and its digital-book entitlement before purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

DevOps and DevSecOps engineers building GitLab CI/CD workflows.
Developers, release engineers, QA and security engineers, SREs, and sysadmins who want to automate software delivery.
Readers preparing for GitLab-related certifications or interviews. The listing says familiarity with software development lifecycle stages and DevOps processes is helpful.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a platform-neutral CI/CD guide or a book focused on a different pipeline service.
Complete beginners to software delivery who want no prior familiarity with software development lifecycle or DevOps concepts.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 67 ratings

5 stars66%66%
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1 star7%7%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the highest star category, but the distribution also includes lower ratings. Without customer-comment details, the ratings do not establish which topics readers liked or disliked. The book's stated coverage of runners, deployment, and troubleshooting may suit readers seeking a hands-on GitLab workflow reference, but ratings alone cannot confirm the depth or clarity of that material.

Frequently asked questions

What does this book cover?

It covers Git and GitLab basics, pipeline setup and configuration, GitLab Runners, automated verification and security, packaging and deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting.

Does it discuss Kubernetes and Terraform?

The listing describes Kubernetes integration and mentions Terraform in its coverage of pipeline practices and troubleshooting.

Who is the book aimed at?

It is aimed at software delivery and operations roles including DevOps engineers, developers, release and QA engineers, security engineers, SREs, and sysadmins. Familiarity with the software development lifecycle and DevOps processes is described as helpful.

Is a PDF eBook included?

The listing claims that print or Kindle book purchases include a free PDF eBook. Check the selected format and its included digital access.