<!--IssueSummary start--> <details> <summary> Everyone can contribute. [Help move this issue forward](https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/developer-relations/contributor-success/community-contributors-workflows/#contributor-links) while earning points, leveling up and collecting rewards. </summary> - [Close this issue](https://contributors.gitlab.com/manage-issue?action=close&projectId=278964&issueIid=406681) </details> <!--IssueSummary end--> ### Release notes Self-Managed instances can now define the maximum upper limits used when managing the [experimental diff limits administration](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/admin_area/diff_limits.html). Previously, hard-set maximum values were configured to ensure instance stability, but some users have both the resource availability, and business need, to view additional diff contents when reviewing a merge request. ### Problem to solve A [customer contacted Support](https://gitlab.zendesk.com/agent/tickets/386452) with a situation in which they review a Merge Request which contains thousands of changes. While there is some [flexibility with adjustable values](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/admin_area/diff_limits.html), a Self-Managed customer is still limited by the [hard-set diff limits](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/blob/master/app/models/commit.rb?ref_type=heads#L37-41) in the code base. ### Proposal Allow for the maximum diff settings to be configurable, or overridden by a feature flag or setting. Users should receive a prompt that this may cause instance instability, but may proceed if they understand the risks. ### Intended users * [Sidney (Systems Administrator)](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/marketing/product-marketing/roles-personas/#sidney-systems-administrator) * [Ingrid (Infrastructure Operator)](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/personas/#ingrid-infrastructure-operator) <!-- Label reminders Use the following resources to find the appropriate labels: - Use only one tier label choosing the lowest tier this is intended for - https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/labels - https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/categories/features/ --> <!-- triage-serverless v3 PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS SECTION --> *This page may contain information related to upcoming products, features and functionality. It is important to note that the information presented is for informational purposes only, so please do not rely on the information for purchasing or planning purposes. Just like with all projects, the items mentioned on the page are subject to change or delay, and the development, release, and timing of any products, features, or functionality remain at the sole discretion of GitLab Inc.* <!-- triage-serverless v3 PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS SECTION -->