Help shape the future of the front end at GitLab

Jacob Schatz, the Principal Front End Engineer at GitLab, shares his experience working at the company since December 2015, emphasizing the transparent and collaborative environment that characterizes the workplace. Unlike many other companies with a distinct "upper management divide," GitLab involves all team members in decision-making processes, fostering a culture of openness and skill improvement. Schatz, a JavaScript developer, has expanded his knowledge of Ruby while contributing to the open-source development model at GitLab, which prioritizes both an excellent user experience (UX) and developer experience (DX). He likens this approach to an "open kitchen," where the quality of the internal code must match the external product appearance. GitLab's front end is built using jQuery and CoffeeScript, and the team is looking to hire more skilled JavaScript developers to enhance the front-end architecture and reduce code complexity. Schatz recounts his past experiences with browser compatibility issues, highlighting the importance of well-written, maintainable code at GitLab, which releases updates monthly and requires a balance between addressing small issues and considering broader architectural improvements.

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