Prepare now: Docker Hub rate limits will impact GitLab CI/CD

This post details upcoming Docker Hub rate limits that will impact CI/CD pipelines, particularly for unauthenticated pulls. GitLab is responding by enhancing the Dependency Proxy with authentication support and updating documentation. Users are advised to configure Docker Hub authentication in their pipelines, use the GitLab Container Registry, or leverage the Dependency Proxy with authentication to mitigate these changes. Best practices like using specific image tags and consolidating Dockerfiles are also recommended.