This article details a full DevOps pipeline using Spring Boot for microservices, Docker for containerization, Kubernetes for orchestration, and GitLab CI for continuous integration and deployment. The pipeline covers automated testing, container building, deployment to Kubernetes clusters, and monitoring. It is a practical guide for teams looking to adopt cloud-native DevOps practices. The key takeaway is the seamless integration of these tools to achieve continuous delivery with high reliability. While the article is tutorial-like, the architectural patterns are valuable for production environments.
A comprehensive case study on integrating Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI for a complete DevOps pipeline.