GitLab 15: The retrospective

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This post provides a retrospective on the evolution of GitLab from version 1.0 to 15.0, detailing key shifts in the DevOps landscape and GitLab's product development. It covers the integration of CI/CD, the move away from DIY DevOps, the adoption of modern programming languages and cloud-native architectures, the integration of security into the development pipeline, and the enhancement of code review processes. It also notes the growth of open source contributions and the normalization of remote work, framing these as integral to GitLab's journey.