Optimizing Test Execution Runtime in GitLab's Codebase
Efficient testing is a cornerstone of effective software development, especially in large, dynamic projects like GitLab. Optimizing test execution not only accelerates development cycles but also enhances the continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. This article focuses on actionable strategies to identify and enhance slow tests, with a particular emphasis on reducing factory usage, making your contributions more impactful and improving the overall efficiency of the GitLab codebase.