Until recently, the "files" format was the only way for Git to store references. With the release of Git 2.45.0, Git can now store references in a "reftable" format. This new format is a binary format that is quite a bit more complex, but that complexity allows it to address…
Generative AI marks a monumental shift in the software development industry, making it easier to develop, secure, and operate software. Our new blog series, written by our product and engineering teams, gives you an inside look at how we create, test, and deploy the AI features you need integrated throughout…
Note: The Omnibus package signing key is separate from the Access Token Expiry affecting users of GitLab 16.0 and above. For more information about Access Token Expiry, please see our blog on the topic. GitLab uses a GNU Privacy Guard (GPG) key to sign all Omnibus packages created within the…
Generative AI marks a monumental shift in the software development industry, making it easier to develop, secure, and operate software. Our blog series, written by our product and engineering teams, gives you an inside look at how we create, test, and deploy the AI features you need integrated throughout the…
AI is increasingly becoming a centerpiece of software development - many companies are integrating it throughout their DevSecOps workflows to improve productivity and increase efficiency. Because of this now-critical role, AI features should be tested and analyzed on an ongoing basis. In this article, we take you behind the scenes…
I've always found it fascinating that my father, a heavy-duty mechanic by trade, would make his own tools for challenging jobs for which his industry had not yet built a fit-to-purpose tool. Little did I realize I'd become a tool builder in IT, which has been one of my loves…
Secure by Design just turned one! Introduced by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) a little over a year ago, Secure by Design principles serve as a directive for technology providers to embed security at the heart of their products from the outset of development. This approach is the…
In line with the changes made last year requiring support contacts to be pre-listed, GitLab Support is taking the next step on August 1, 2024, to require sign-in to raise support tickets. Why we are making this change We’re making this change for a few reasons. This change: Allows GitLab…
Generative AI marks a monumental shift in the software development industry, making it easier to develop, secure, and operate software. Our new blog series, written by our product and engineering teams, gives you an inside look at how we create, test, and deploy the AI features you need integrated throughout…
We all strive to create the most robust and secure DevSecOps environments where everyone can collaborate to deliver amazing products for our customers. But no matter how robust and secure we design our environments we cannot exclude the possibility that something might go wrong. When an issue does occur we…