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Discover effective solutions for capturing a list of modified files in your GitLab CI/CD pipeline without running into common errors.
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Unlocking the Secrets of GitLab CI/CD: Get a List of Modified Files Without the git Command Error

Introduction

GitLab CI/CD is an essential tool for automating your software development process. But what happens when you're trying to capture a list of modified files during your pipeline, and you encounter a frustrating error? If you've ever run into the dreaded "git command not found" message while executing your pipeline script, you're not alone. In this guide, we’ll explore the issue, the reasons behind it, and provide a helpful solution that will allow you to seamlessly get the list of modified files in your pipeline.

The Problem: Git Command Not Found

When running the command:

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You might face an error indicating that the git command is not found. This situation typically occurs because the default environment used by GitLab CI/CD doesn’t have Git installed. Therefore, it can't recognize or execute any Git commands, leaving you without the means to retrieve the list of changed files.

Why This Happens

Default Image Limitations: The default runner environment often uses the alpine base image or another lightweight alternative, which may not include Git by default.

Dependency Management: Sometimes, the specific CI/CD configuration doesn’t come preloaded with development tools, leading to missing commands.

This limitation can halt your development workflow, but fear not! We can remedy this situation with a few simple adjustments in your pipeline configuration file.

The Solution: Using Alpine Git Image

To solve the issue of the missing git command, you can utilize the alpine/git Docker image in your .gitlab-ci.yml file. This image is specifically designed to include Git, allowing you to leverage all of its functionalities without encountering command issues.

Here’s How to Do It:

Modify Your .gitlab-ci.yml File: You will need to change your job configuration to use the alpine/git Docker image.

Implement The Following Example Code:

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Breakdown of the Code:

Step 1: Define Job a:

Here, we've specified image: alpine/git, which ensures that the job runs in an environment that includes Git.

The script section executes the git diff-tree command to list the modified files during the build.

Step 2: Define Job b:

This job uses a different image (in this case, postgres) for demonstration purposes and includes an empty echo command. This is separate from Job a, allowing for multiple tasks in your CI/CD pipeline.

Benefits of Using Alpine Git Image:

Lightweight: The alpine/git image is efficient and optimized for CI/CD tasks.

Pre-installed Git: It eliminates the hassle of worrying about missing commands related to version control.

Speed: Since it's lightweight, it helps speed up the pipeline execution time.

Conclusion

Running into a missing command error during your GitLab CI/CD pipeline can be quite the obstacle, but with a simple adjustment of your configuration to utilize alpine/git, you can quickly bypass this issue. Now you can efficiently capture the list of modified files and keep your development processes flowing smoothly. Embrace the power of GitLab CI/CD and prevent errors from holding you back!

Feel free to comment below if you have any further questions or need assistance with your CI/CD setup!