The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source GitLab and Open Source (Interview)
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Sep 13, 2013 
Sytse Sijbrandij, Co-founder of GitLab, dives into the evolution of GitLab since its 2011 launch as a pivotal open-source project management tool. He shares insights on the recently launched GitLab 6.0, emphasizing the role of community feedback in shaping new features. The conversation also tackles the complexities of managing open-source contributions and the delicate balance between community engagement and commercial sustainability. Sytse's vision underscores the importance of flexibility in development, fostering innovation and adapting to user needs.
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GitLab 6.0's Grouping Feature
- GitLab 6.0 introduced a major feature: combining groups of people and projects.
- This simplifies permission management for both large enterprises and smaller teams.
Open-Source Enterprise Edition
- GitLab chose to make their Enterprise Edition (EE) open-source under the MIT license after community discussion.
- This decision reflects their trust in the community and contrasts with proprietary approaches.
Why GitLab is on GitHub
- GitLab is hosted on GitHub due to its large contributor base and lack of public repositories on GitLab.
- Contribute public repository support to GitLab if you want them to self-host.