Structuring the GitLab Package Registry for enterprise scale

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This post details how to structure the GitLab Package Registry for enterprise scale, focusing on Maven and npm packages. It explains the GitLab model of integrating package management into project/group structures, contrasting it with centralized repositories. Key recommendations include using root group registries as a best practice for a single access point, consistent naming, simplified configuration, and secure access management via deploy tokens and CI_JOB_TOKEN. It provides publishing and consuming configuration examples for Maven and npm, and outlines benefits like simplified configuration, clear ownership, and natural organization.