In 2019, Gatsby experienced significant growth and development, with 1,348 new contributors making 5,657 commits, marking a substantial increase from previous years. The year saw 467 releases, including 18 minor releases that introduced new functionalities like useStaticQuery, Schema Customization, Telemetry, and Themes API, among others. Key improvements included enhancements in the GraphQL data layer, CLI refactoring with Ink, and foundational changes for larger site support and faster builds. The community played a crucial role in these advancements, and the focus for 2020 is on improving the Gatsby Developer Experience by enhancing performance, error messaging, and scalability, while also making strides in accessibility and internationalization efforts. The team aims to build on past improvements to unlock new features and make Gatsby even more efficient and user-friendly.