GitLab UI/UX Codebase Outline

Purpose: To provide developers with an understanding of the design principles, UI components, and user flows within the GitLab interface. This outline will focus on the front-end technologies used to build the GitLab UI, including Vue.js, React.js, and JavaScript.

Overall Architecture

Design Principles

  • Consistency: GitLab prioritizes consistent design patterns across the application, providing a cohesive user experience.
  • Accessibility: The UI is designed to be accessible to all users, adhering to accessibility standards and best practices. -/CONTRIBUTING.md
  • User-Centered Design: GitLab emphasizes a user-centered approach to design, prioritizing user needs and usability. https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab

UI Components

User Flows

Development Resources

Contributing to GitLab UI