Auto DevOps: Where we are and where we are headed
Blog post from GitLab
Auto DevOps, a feature set within GitLab, streamlines the development and delivery process by automating tasks and supporting DevOps best practices through a convention-over-configuration approach. Initially released in GitLab 11.0, it has evolved to cover 15 stages from project building to deployment, with a focus on simplifying DevOps practices for organizations. Despite its value to users, especially those transitioning to Kubernetes, Auto DevOps faces challenges such as slow pipelines, difficulty in troubleshooting, limited scalability, and restricted deployment targets, which often require users to customize templates. The tool targets two main user types: larger companies with dedicated platform teams needing standardized processes, and smaller companies where lead engineers manage pipelines with minimal effort. To address these challenges and better serve its users, GitLab plans a Design Sprint to reimagine Auto DevOps, aiming to facilitate easier adoption of DevSecOps practices.
| Trend | Post Mentions | Total Month Mentions | Posts | Companies | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes | 5 | 1,158 | 148 | 57 | +13% |
| Platform Engineering | 5 | 66 | 15 | 11 | -27% |
| Serverless | 1 | 830 | 110 | 40 | +49% |
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