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Artifact Registry
Artifact Registry stores container images and software artifacts used by CI/CD systems and deployment workflows in GCP.
What it does
Container and artifact storage.
When to use
Use Artifact Registry when you need managed storage for container images and build artifacts in GCP.
Key Concepts
Artifacts and images are versioned and stored in repositories.
CI/CD systems push build outputs into the registry.
Deployment systems such as GKE and Cloud Run pull artifacts from it.
A private registry helps control software distribution securely.
Common Use Cases
Storing container images for deployment.
Supporting software delivery pipelines.
Managing internal build artifacts in GCP.
Interview Questions
What is Artifact Registry?
Why do container platforms need an image registry?
How does Artifact Registry fit into CI/CD?