GitLab

Hands-On Contributing to GitLab at the Hamburg Meetup

At the GitLab Meetup in Hamburg, we explored how to make your first contribution to GitLab. Through discussion, practical guidance, and a live demo, participants learned how to set up their development environment, find quick win issues, and create a merge request. This post summarizes the key resources and outcomes from the session, helping you take your first steps as a contributor.

GitLab

GitLab Stammtisch 2025 in Hamburg

The first GitLab Stammtisch of 2025 is happening on February 26! If you're into GitLab, DevOps, or open source, this is a great chance to meet like-minded folks, share experiences, and discuss all things GitLab in an informal setting.

GitLab

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.

Ideas

Ideation and testing for business ideas

Starting a business idea is a thrilling experience. However, the process should follow a framework that copes with failure to avoid disappointment.

Open Source

Comenius Award

kits wins Comenius-EduMedia-Seal 2023 with open source toolkit.

Open Source

Open Source and OER

Open Source and Open Educational Resources (OER): Podcast available

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