In this GitLab merge branch to master example, we explain why a GitLab merge into master is different from other operations, and how to accomplish this task with a GitLab master merge request.

Furthermore, GitLab 12.2 adds new push options for merge requests, and uses environment-specific Kubernetes namespaces to enable sharing the same cluster across multiple project environments.

If the developer wants to merge master into a branch that’s protected, they must perform a GitLab merge request. If the developer wants to merge master into a branch that’s unprotected, the easiest ...