Add list mode to merge request file tree
Iterating on #14249 (closed)
There are benefits and disadvantages to file trees vs lists, but people have strong opinions one way or another. A particularly advantage of lists is that they are more compact for changes that span many levels of directories. We should allow users to choose.
Proposal
- Add a file list mode to the file tree.
- Remember the user preference so that all merge requests are shown the same way.
Designs
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- The file list items show the full path and are truncated at the beginning so that the file names are intact.
- When the filter files text input receives focus, the list/tree toggle buttons are hidden and the text input is made full width of the file browser pane. This is to prevent the user from changing list/tree modes when viewing the filter results.