In this chapter, we have learned about the people and the organization behind GitLab. Starting from the beginning, we have shown you how the project has developed over the years. We went through the core components of GitLab and how to install them. For some components, we included ways to debug the installation.
We also gave a brief introduction to GitLab CI and the client programs that interact with it, such as GitLab Runner. We showed you why this feature is so important and how it is perceived by the IT industry.
In the next chapter, we will install and configure GitLab on different kinds of systems. If you're new to the product, prepare to be amazed!