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Outline of FE Vision Doc

Donald Cook requested to merge 426155-frontend-vision-working-group-define-long-term-vision into master

What does this MR do and why?

As our frontend codebase continues to grow, it's essential to have a clear, unified vision for our development journey. This document outlines the desired technical state of GitLab's frontend code over the next few years. It should serve as a guide to help us navigate through the constantly changing world of frontend development, ensuring that we're not only keeping pace but leading in our field.

By detailing our strategies, this document will act as a roadmap for frontend engineering team members and contributors. It highlights areas where we need to adapt, innovate, or maintain our current practices. Most importantly, it will aid in prioritizing our capacity effectively, focusing our global efforts on areas that align with our long-term vision.

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This checklist encourages us to confirm any changes have been analyzed to reduce risks in quality, performance, reliability, security, and maintainability.

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