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Version Check Functionality

1 post · May 2015

What this trail covers

GitLab has introduced a version check functionality to identify and alert users of outdated installations. This feature aims to improve security, user experience, and reduce the creation of duplicate issues by making users aware of available updates. The system works by loading a small image from a version check server, which indicates the update status (up-to-date, out-of-date, or critical security update). The request includes the GitLab version and server hostname (via HTTP referer) to gather information about usage, with an opt-out option available.

All GitLab trails
  1. Version Check FunctionalityIntroduced a version check functionality that loads an image from a version check server to indicate the update status of GitLab installations. The image request includes the GitLab version and server hostname (via HTTP referer) to gather usage information. An opt-out mechanism is provided in application settings. The trade-off involves maintenance and operational capacity for the new servers, balanced by improved insight into GitLab usage.