Why we chose Vue.js

This post details the decision to adopt Vue.js at GitLab, highlighting its simplicity, ease of use, and the reduction in JavaScript code required for complex tasks compared to jQuery. It provides a simple Codepen example and explains how Vue.js's structure (data and methods objects) leads to less code and more efficient DOM manipulation, specifically citing an example of updating issue states with one line of JavaScript versus 30 lines with jQuery. The post also emphasizes the importance of excellent documentation, community support, and a robust ecosystem for framework success.