GitLab CI allows you to run your CI/CD jobs in separate and isolated Docker containers. For maximum flexibility, you may need to run your jobs from a self-created Docker image tailored to your project’s specific needs. You can store this self-created and private Docker image in an AWS ECR registry. In this tutorial I will…
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Maximizing Savings on GitLab CI/CD with AWS Fargate 🤑
Are you tired of high costs for running your GitLab CI/CD jobs? If so, you’re not alone. Many developers and organizations struggle with the expenses associated with their continuous integration and delivery pipelines. However, there is a solution that can help you reduce these costs: running your GitLab CI/CD jobs on AWS Fargate. AWS Fargate…
Handling graceful shutdown of your Docker Cron containers
With the increasing popularity of Docker as a containerization platform, it is important for developers to understand how to properly shut down their containers to avoid potential data loss or corruption. In this article, we will discuss the importance of handling graceful shutdown of your Docker Cron containers and how to handle signals. Why is…
Docker multi-stage build – Reduce the gap between developers environments & production
In many of the projects I have seen I have noticed a worrying difference between the production and development environments. It is crucial to minimise the difference between these environments to avoid unexpected bugs. For the past few years most companies have been using Docker containers in production. Most of the time I noticed that…