Bits of .NET

📂 Git Integration = Version Control in VS

Command line is powerful. Git integration in Visual Studio is visual. Commit, branch, merge — all in one place.

⌨️ Git Views in Visual Studio

# Git Changes Window
View → Git Changes (Ctrl+0, G)
- See all changes
- Stage/Unstage files
- Commit with message
- Amend commits
- Push/Pull

# Git Repository Window
View → Git Repository (Ctrl+0, R)
- Branch management
- History graph
- Merges and rebases
- Cherry-pick
- Tags

# Git Branch Management
- Create new branch
- Switch branches
- Delete branches
- Merge branches
- Compare branches

# Git History
- Commit history
- Visual branch graph
- File history
- Annotate (Blame)

🎯 Common Git Operations

# Clone Repository
- Team Explorer → Clone
- Enter repository URL
- Choose local path
- Click Clone

# Create Branch
- Git Repository window
- Branches → New Branch
- Enter branch name
- Choose source branch

# Commit Changes
- Git Changes window
- Enter commit message
- Select files to stage
- Click Commit All

# Push Changes
- Git Changes window
- Click Push
- Or Sync button

# Pull Changes
- Git Changes window
- Click Pull
- Or Sync button

# View Changes
- Double-click file in Changes
- See diff side-by-side
- Stage changes inline
- Discard changes

# Resolve Conflicts
- Git Changes shows conflicts
- Double-click conflicted file
- Choose resolution
- Accept Merge

✅ Pro Tips

• Use Git Changes for daily commits
• Use Git Repository for advanced ops
• Visual diff is easier than CLI
• Resolve conflicts visually
• Track branches with graph view