Beyond the Kernel's Email Workflow - Exploring GitLab as an Alternative

Explore the future of Linux kernel development in this conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2024. Delve into the limitations of the traditional email-based workflow and examine potential alternatives, with a focus on GitLab. Discover how GitLab is already being utilized by maintainers and developers to integrate testing seamlessly into their processes. Learn about Red Hat's CKI, DRM CI, Mesa3D CI, Media-CI, and the KernelCI proposal for introducing a standard GitLab CI pipeline into the kernel. Gain insights into the current applications of these tools, their future potential, and their role in potentially replacing the email workflow. Presented by Nikolai Kondrashov and Tales da Aparecida, this 35-minute talk offers a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of kernel development methodologies.