How does this skill improve GitLab pipeline speed?

It provides optimized caching strategies and job organization patterns that reduce redundant dependency downloads and maximize parallel execution.

Does it support Kubernetes deployments?

Yes, it includes specialized patterns for kubectl integration, environment-specific configurations, and automated rollout status monitoring.

Can I use this for security compliance?

Absolutely. The skill includes built-in templates for SAST, dependency scanning, and Trivy container scanning to ensure your code meets security standards.

Is Terraform supported in these patterns?

Yes, there are dedicated patterns for Terraform validation, planning, and manual application gates within the GitLab CI environment.

GitLab CI Patterns

Name: GitLab CI Patterns
Author: Microck

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Deployment & DevOps

Streamlines GitLab CI/CD pipeline creation with multi-stage workflows, optimized caching, and secure deployment patterns.

About

GitLab CI Patterns provides a comprehensive suite of templates and best practices designed to build robust, scalable automation pipelines. It enables developers to implement efficient multi-stage workflows, secure container builds, and automated deployments to Kubernetes or Terraform-managed infrastructure. By leveraging advanced caching strategies and distributed runner configurations, this skill helps reduce build times and ensures consistent delivery across staging and production environments.

Key Features

Multi-environment deployment strategies with manual approval gates
Advanced caching configurations to accelerate job execution and reduce costs
89 GitHub stars
Integrated security scanning for SAST, dependencies, and container vulnerabilities
Multi-stage pipeline templates for build, test, and deployment phases
Production-ready Docker-in-Docker (DinD) build and registry patterns

Use Cases

Implementing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) pipelines using Terraform and GitLab Runners
Automating the lifecycle of containerized applications from code commit to cloud deployment
Refactoring slow or monolithic pipelines into efficient, parallelized multi-stage workflows

About

Key Features

Multi-environment deployment strategies with manual approval gates
Advanced caching configurations to accelerate job execution and reduce costs
89 GitHub stars
Integrated security scanning for SAST, dependencies, and container vulnerabilities
Multi-stage pipeline templates for build, test, and deployment phases
Production-ready Docker-in-Docker (DinD) build and registry patterns

Use Cases

Implementing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) pipelines using Terraform and GitLab Runners
Automating the lifecycle of containerized applications from code commit to cloud deployment
Refactoring slow or monolithic pipelines into efficient, parallelized multi-stage workflows