Docker and CI/CD · Middle · Question 70 of 75

What does `needs:` change in a GitLab CI job?

1The job runs only when a teammate approves it manually
✓Correct answer: The job starts once its needs finish, not after the stage
3The job needs a separate runner with more memory

Explanation

Without needs, a job waits for the whole previous stage. With it, the pipeline becomes a directed graph and finishes sooner.

Further reading

GitLab Docs: CI/CD YAML syntax reference ↗

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