Make how to use review apps with Dockerfiles more obvious

Problem Statement

Dockerfiles make using review apps a snap; everything is more or less automatic and it's the preferred way to use them. What's not obvious though, is that this is the case. How to get started can be unclear, and for moderately technical users who can write a Dockerfile but not necessarily understand the intricacies of GitLab CI and YAML, there's an unnecessary barrier to entry.

Sourced from interesting thread about a new review app tool called Dockup's capabilities vs. GitLab.

We should evaluate the user journey for these non-technical users and offer in-product guidance and clarity about how to start using review apps.

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Edited Jan 13, 2026 by 🤖 GitLab Bot 🤖
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