Mr. NAGA MURALI KRISHNA KONERU

GitLab: An Integrated DevOps Platform with AI-Powered CI/CD and Security Features

Abstract:

GitLab is a comprehensive DevOps platform that combines Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with built-in security, project management, and AI-powered tools. Unlike modular solutions like Jenkins, GitLab offers an all-in-one solution with features such as source code management, issue tracking, security scanning (SAST/DAST), and artifact management, reducing integration overhead and improving collaboration. The platform also introduces GitLab Duo, an AI assistant that enhances developer productivity through code suggestions, vulnerability resolution, and root cause analysis for pipeline failures. With capabilities like dependency scanning, real-time notifications, and incident management, GitLab ensures faster release cycles, improved code quality, and robust security compliance. Ideal for enterprises, GitLab simplifies the DevOps lifecycle while maintaining data privacy and transparency.