GitLab CI/CD Cheat Sheet

Pipelines, stages, artifacts

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Pipeline Anatomy

Component Use
stages Ordering
jobs Scripts + artifacts
rules Triggers
cache Speed up installs

Commands

script: npm test
Run tests
artifacts: paths
Persist builds
needs: [build]
Chain jobs
cache: paths
Reuse dependencies

Tips

Watch runner usage, disable idle jobs, and use badges.

💡 Pro Tip: Include reusable templates and limit pipeline scope.
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