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+# use the official gcc image, based on debian
+# can use versions as well, like gcc:5.2
+# see https://hub.docker.com/_/gcc/
+image: gcc
+
+variables:
+  RUBY_VERSION: "2.x" # Adjust version as needed
+
+before_script:
+  - apt-get update -qy
+  - apt-get install -y ruby
+  - gem install ceedling
+
+build:
+  stage: build
+  script:
+    - ceedling new .
+    - ceedling clobber # Clean previous build artifacts
+    - ceedling compile
+
+test:
+  stage: test
+  script:
+    - ceedling test:all