Hosting Static Content with Gitlab
Elmar Klausmeier's blog provides a guide for hosting static content on GitLab, detailing steps like creating a public repository, configuring deployment, and using a CI process with .gitlab-ci.yml.
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Elmar Klausmeier's blog discusses the process of hosting static content using GitLab. The steps outlined include creating a public repository, configuring the deployment settings, and setting up a CI process with a .gitlab-ci.yml file. The repository name should be short, as it forms part of the URL. Users are instructed to add their static content to a designated 'public' directory, followed by committing and pushing the changes to the Git repository. This action triggers a job that generates the website, which can be accessed via a specific URL format. Klausmeier also mentions using the Simplified Saaze tool to generate static HTML pages, emphasizing the importance of speed in the process. The blog serves as a guide for those looking to utilize GitLab for hosting static sites, providing practical steps and insights into the setup and deployment process.
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