GitLab is named a Leader in the 2026 Omdia Universe for AI-assisted Software Development, IDE-based Tools. Of the nineteen vendors evaluated by the independent analyst firm, GitLab earned best-in-class scores in three categories: Solution Breadth (100%), Strategy and Innovation (88%), and Core Features (82%). Top-tier ratings followed for Extended Features and Vendor Execution. This year's assessment is notable for a specific reason: Omdia expanded its evaluation criteria, and for the first time, AI development tools were scored on full software lifecycle capability, not just coding. That shift mirrors where the AI evolution is heading and shook up which vendors came out on top. Source: Omdia, Universe: AI-assisted Software Development, Part 1: IDE-based Tools, 2026 Download the full Omdia Universe report.…