How do I use the include section in a pipeline as code?

When working with GitLab pipelines as code, the include section allows you to include shared configuration files in your pipeline definition. This helps you avoid duplication and ensures consistency across multiple projects or pipelines. Here's how you can use the include section effectively:

Create a separate YAML configuration file that contains the shared configuration or stages you want to include in your pipeline. For example, let's say you have a file named shared.yml with the following content:

stages:
  - build
  - test

job_build:
  stage: build
  script:
    - echo "Building the project..."

job_test:
  stage: test
  script:
    - echo "Running tests..."

In your main pipeline configuration file (e.g., .gitlab-ci.yml), use the include section to reference the shared configuration file. Specify the file path relative to your repository.

include:
  - local: '/path/to/shared.yml'

stages:
  - deploy

job_deploy:
  stage: deploy
  script:
    - echo "Deploying the application..."

The include section allows you to bring in the stages and jobs defined in the shared configuration file (shared.yml in this example) into your main pipeline configuration.

With the include section, you can easily reuse and maintain shared configuration across multiple pipelines or projects. Any changes made to the shared configuration file will be automatically reflected in all the pipelines that include it.

By leveraging the include section in your pipeline as code, you can streamline your pipeline definitions, improve code reusability, and ensure consistency across your CI/CD workflows.

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By utilizing the include section in your GitLab pipeline as code, you can simplify your configuration, reduce duplication, and maintain consistency across your projects and pipelines.