What is the purpose of the GitLab Package Registry?

The GitLab Package Registry serves as a central location for developers to store and manage software packages and their dependencies. It supports various package formats, allowing teams to publish, share, and reuse packages across different projects. This enhances the development process by enabling a more efficient way to handle software dependencies, ensuring teams can easily access, version, and maintain the packages they rely on for their applications.

By using the Package Registry, teams can help streamline their workflows, as it integrates smoothly with GitLab's CI/CD pipelines, making it easier to automate the publishing and management of project dependencies. This centralized approach not only improves collaboration but also promotes consistency in the packages used across different stages of development.