Navigation Change proposal: Add entry for Model registry

Proposal

Add an entry for Model registry ( &9423 (closed)) to the side menu as a secondary item, likely under Deploy. Model registry aims at simplifying Data Scientist workflow by providing them an easy way to manage their machine learning models.

Justification

The model registry is net new capabilities that serve AI/ML use case but are distinctive from the container and package registry. There is no way to surface this functionality otherwise, as it is net new functionality targeted at a new user persona. This is aligned with the FY24 Product Theme: Data Science for GitLab. Additionally we have been building JTBD based on customer calls though Category:MLOps currently has no designer support.

Other locations that were considered

• Package registry is related, but this is focused on Machine learning
• From within Model experiments (under Analyze), but Model registry will eventually absorb Model experiments

Checklist

• Review the handbook page for navigation changes
• Add relevant information to the issue description detailing your proposal, including usage and business drivers.
• List at least two other places you considered to introduce your feature
• Add relevant designs to the Design Management area of the issue
• Ensure your UI suggestion align with the Documentation Style Guide
• Engage Technical Writing. They can help craft a term that best describes the feature(s) you’re proposing.
• Follow the product development workflow validation process to ensure you are solving a well understood problem and that the proposed change is understandable and non-disruptive to users. Navigation-specific research is mandatory for additions or when restructuring.
• Engage the Foundations Product Manager for approval. The Foundations DRI ( @cdybenko) will work with UX partners in product design, research, and technical writing, as applicable.
• Consider whether you need to communicate the change somehow, or if you will have an interim period in the UI where your item will live in more than one place.
• Ensure engineers are familiar with the implementation steps for navigation.