Speed up API and microservices delivery with Microcks and GitLab - Part 1

This post introduces the integration of Microcks, an API mocking and contract testing tool, with GitLab. It details how to configure GitLab as an identity provider for Microcks via Keycloak, enabling seamless authentication. The post outlines the use cases for Microcks, including API simulation and contract testing, and explains how these can be integrated into GitLab CI/CD pipelines. It also sets the stage for future posts that will cover deeper integrations with GitLab Git repositories and CI/CD workflows.