Add image repository level delete functionality to the Image Repository detail view
Problem to solve
The Package stage allows you to publish, consume, and discover images, all in one place. Users publish and pull images using GitLab CI/CD, the command line, or the GitLab API.
When handling large numbers of image repositories, it is not uncommon for users to want to delete the image repository after viewing the details. Currently, this requires unique navigation back to the list view to delete the image repository, which can cause a loss of context for users.
Intended users
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- Delaney (Development Team Lead)
- Sasha (Software Developer)
- Devon (DevOps Engineer)
- Sidney (Systems Administrator)
- Rachel (Release Manager)
User experience goal
Improve the delete image repository experience by allowing users to delete an image repository while currently viewing the details.
Proposal
Add a delete image repository button to the UI. A confirmation model will pop up. After confirming, the image repository will enter a disabled "Repository is being deleted".
| Image Repository delete button |
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| Image repository has been marked for deletion |
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Alert/Banner
Title: Image repository will be deleted (unchanged)
Body: This image repository will be deleted. Learn more. (link)
Confirmation Modal
Title: Delete image repository?
Body: Deleting the image repository will delete all images and tags inside. This action cannot be undone.
Buttons: Confirm and Cancel
Further details
I have included a post-deletion state including an alert saying that this image repository was marked for deletion. It is assumed that the user will need to confirm the delete action before returning to this screen. The image repository list view should also appear disabled.
The MVC does not include a way to "un-delete" the image repository. This is something we may need to consider.