How we created a dark UI for GitLab's Web IDE

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This post details the design and implementation of a dark mode for GitLab's Web IDE. It explains how the dark mode was integrated with existing syntax highlighting themes, the design process using Figma and asynchronous feedback, and the specific challenges encountered with stateful elements, visual hierarchy, depth, and graphics. The post also highlights the iterative release strategy using Minimal Viable Change (MVC) and the use of a Figma community toolkit.