Support passing bridge variables to downstream pipeline
What does this MR do?
Make it possible to pass bridge variables to a downstream pipeline. This merge request also adds support for using build metadata with CI/CD bridge jobs.
What are the relevant issue numbers?
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ee/issues/8997#note_136022455
Does this MR meet the acceptance criteria?
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Tests added for this feature/bug -
Conforms to the code review guidelines -
EE specific content should be in the top level /ee
folder -
Security reports checked/validated by reviewer
Edited by Grzegorz Bizon