Summary

So far, we've discovered what version control is: a method of tracking revisions of work, of creating alternate test branches, and working collaboratively. We know that git is a form of version control system that specializes in working in a distributed network and that GitLab is a platform that is based on git but with a lot of powerful features.

We discussed the features of GitLab, including issue and project management, continuous integration and continuous deployment, code review, and even online code editing. We also looked at self-managed GitLab versus using the online GitLab.com platform. You should also have an idea of the benefits of moving to a paid GitLab subscription.

In the next chapter, we'll discuss setting up GitLab ...

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