GitLab 17.4 introduces context-aware Code Suggestions in GitLab Duo, auto-merge for merge requests, an extension marketplace, Kubernetes event viewing, simplified GitLab Pages setup, and Pages parallel deployments. Security updates include an advanced SAST scanner and CI/CD variable value masking https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/gitlab-17-4-improved-context-in-gitlab-duo-auto-merge-and-new-extensions-marketplace/