The latest update of GitLab, version 16.2, introduces over 100 new features for users. One of the main additions is a new rich text editor that aims to improve the commenting and description creation process. The previous text editor with Markdown support was found to be cumbersome, especially for tasks such as referencing images or creating long tables. The new editor allows users to format text directly, following the “What you see is what you get” principle. It is available for various components including Wikis, Issues, Epic, Merge Requests, and Themes, and comes enabled by default in all editions of GitLab. Users can format text as bold, italics, inline code, or headings, and can also create and edit tables, insert links, attachments, images, video, and audio. Users have the option to switch between the rich text editor and the markdown editor. The rich text editor is fully compatible with GitLab Flavored Markdown (GLFM), ensuring that formatting is retained when switching.
In addition to the rich text editor, GitLab 16.2 introduces other new features. These include a new command palette for keyboard navigation and command execution, accessible through the left sidebar or by using the slash key. The command palette allows users to perform actions such as creating new objects, searching for menu items, searching for users, searching for projects, and searching for project files in the default repository branch. Another feature is the experimental tracking of machine learning model experiments. This feature helps data scientists replicate their experiments by keeping track of parameters, configurations, and feature engineering.
Overall, GitLab 16.2 offers a range of new features aimed at improving the user experience and productivity. More details about these updates can be found in the GitLab blog.
