Virtual event - First time GitLab and CI/CD with Michael Friedrich

[Make sure to study our code of conduct, by attending you are agreeing to be bound by it. https://linuxinginlondon.com/code-of-conduct-2017/ ]

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There are three hot topics currently debated in modern computing: the use of Git, continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD).

Therefore, we are incredibly privileged to have a specialist from GitLab dealing with these issues in the first of our virtual events in April 2020

GitLab are the new contender in this field, with many clever offerings: repos, CI/CD, ticketing and much more, all in one integrated package.

Plus, GitLab is open source, you can download and use it for free on your server, which is wonderful!

Please join us for Michael Friedrich’s introduction into GitLab basics followed by hands-on exercises on best practices. We will also peek into the power of CI/CD and learn how to easily add them to your projects.

[We are still working out the final arrangements of how these virtual events will run and will inform you closer to the day with links, etc. ]

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1. Agenda

15:00 Introduction by Brian Byrne.

15:10 First time GitLab and CI/CD by Michael Friedrich.

15:45 Q&A.

16:00 Free raffle and announcements.

16:05 Close of the event

[The agenda is subject to change and revision, precise timings may change. Links will be published before the event.]

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The link is available on the Online event meetup label and viewable to anyone that had RSVPed.

The password is in the comments.

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[Please do read our code of conduct, by attending you are agreeing to be bound by it.

https://linuxinginlondon.com/code-of-conduct-2017/ ]

2. Speakers' details:

Michael Friedrich has been using computers since 1996, he studied at the University of Applied Sciences in Hagenberg, Austria and been a trainer on GitLab since 2018.

He brings masses of natural enthusiasm for open source development into the cloud native world.

He has been deeply involved in designing software architectures and helping build open source communities in the monitoring/observability world.

Michael loves to dive into new technologies and share bleeding edge insights. He strongly believes in making his and your life easier with good documentation, CI/CD, automation, containers and more.

Following his passion, he recently joined GitLab as a Developer Evangelist.

When not spreading the love in talks and online communities, Michael enjoys bringing Austrian goods to Nuremberg and working on the next LEGO projects.

Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnsmichi

Michael's site: https://dnsmichi.at/about/

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We want to re-purpose and re-use things.

We want to get Linux laptops into the hands of aspiring developers. We have given away 5+ nice Linux (re-purposed) laptops to #womenintech (for free) and want to do more.

Your ideas are welcome, please contact Brian at BrianLinuxing@gmail.com if you can help.