Using GitLab CI needs to Build DAG‑Style Pipelines
Learn how the `needs` keyword lets jobs start as soon as their prerequisites finish, enabling parallel execution and shorter pipeline runs.
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Learn how the `needs` keyword lets jobs start as soon as their prerequisites finish, enabling parallel execution and shorter pipeline runs.
Discover how GitLab’s `needs` keyword transforms long, stage‑based pipelines into efficient DAGs, slashing feedback time while keeping dependencies safe. A step‑by‑step example, trade‑offs, and best practices are included.
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