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GitLab 17 was recently released and we’ve made two unique lists of GitLab features: all features and what’s new

Mattermost 10.6.2 is out! This release contains low to medium severity level security fixes. Upgrading to this release is recommended.  Need help with upgrading Mattermost or upgrading to commercial edition? Our team can help you! Contact us: mattermost@almtoolbox.com What’s new in Mattermost 10.6 (Major release)? Mattermost 10.6 delivers critical backend enhancements and compliance-focused updates, prioritizing database performance, security, and enterprise scalability. […]

In software development, keeping a repository clean, efficient, and secure is critical for effective collaboration. This is where Git Ignore (.gitignore) comes into play. The .gitignore file is a configuration file used by Git to specify which files or directories should be excluded from version control. By defining patterns in this file, developers can ensure […]

This article explains what Sidekiq is and why its essential for GitLab

Over the past year, we received several requests for help with migrating from GitLab EE to the free GitLab CE (each client for their own reasons), and we helped clients execute this transition. Now, while summarizing what we learned in the past year, I decided to write an article about this and highlight important points […]

This is a common question we’ve been asked (as a partner of Codeium company), so we thought to sum this up. Windsurf by Codeium is designed to assist developers in improving existing codebases and projects. Here are some ways it can help: 1. Code Refactoring 2. Bug Detection and Fixing 3. Code Optimization 4. Documentation […]

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Here we list GitLab projects we have implemented over the years for our customers – all based on GitLab commercial editions or free

We’ve recently organized the videos we have recorded over the years into a centralized “library” of VOD (Video On-Demand)

Windsurf is an AI-powered integrated development environment (IDE) designed to enhance coding efficiency and collaboration. Built upon the foundation of Visual Studio Code (VS Code), it integrates advanced AI features to provide a seamless coding experience. Key Features of Windsurf: Advantages of Using Windsurf: Windsurf is suitable for individual developers seeking to enhance their coding […]

We are pleased to announce that for the first time, we are offering the opportunity to benefit from our extensive accumulated knowledge about GitLab 🦊 (since 2015), even if you haven’t purchased GitLab licensing from us — through access to reports, graphs, and insights that we produce about the product monthly! We decided to do […]

What’s new in SonarQube? in high level: New features in SonarQube (in details): In the 10.8 release of SonarQube Server, you’ll find these new and exciting capabilities: And more! You can download SonarQube and try it. If you’d like to try the commercial editions (including Enterprise edition, Development Edition or Data Center edition) contact us. If you’d like to […]

Alongside the consulting and support we provide to Docker users, we’re often asked about the uses and advantages of Docker Desktop. So, we’ve written an article to explain the topic. Docker Desktop is an application that helps developers create, run, and manage Docker containers directly on their local computer. Docker Desktop offers a convenient user […]

We are frequently asked about the differences between the free, open-source GitLab Free edition and the GitLab Premium (paid) edition, and we decided to consolidate our answers in this article – providing both a brief and a more detailed response (with a full list of capabilities). First Note: This article will focus on the Self-managed […]

We hoste Codeium company to discuss different aspects of generative AI for developers.