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  GitLab CI/CD: Complete Guide to Modern DevOps Pipelines 📅 Published: June 2026 ⏱️ Estimated Reading Time: 25 minutes 🏷️ Tags: GitLab CI/CD, DevOps, Automation, Pipelines, Continuous Integration Introduction: What is GitLab CI/CD? GitLab CI/CD is an integrated automation engine built directly into GitLab. Unlike Jenkins or GitHub Actions, which are add-ons to your source control, GitLab CI/CD is a native part of the platform. This tight integration means your pipelines live alongside your code, your security scans run automatically, and your deployments are triggered by the same merge requests you already use for code review. Why GitLab CI/CD stands out: Single application : No separate CI/CD tool to maintain Integrated security : SAST, DAST, and container scanning are built-in  Merge request pipelines : See test results before you merge GitOps ready : Deployments are tracked in Git AI assistance : Root cause analysis for failed jobs and vulnerability explanations  Par...