[lolinder]

They didn't say they're only using the git hosting, they're just not using the issue trackers because that would require adding non-devs. For all you know they could be using GitLab for CI, merge requests, package management, and deployments, none of which require adding new people to the team.

[fishpen0]

Exactly this, we use it for all of those things. None of which provide value to PMs, designers, and other non-engineer roles within teams that still need to collaborate on issue tracking and documentation.