Git Extensions offers a GUI that you can work with while you become accustomed to using the command-line and Git Source Control Provider is a plug-in for Visual Studio that includes functionality and features in the Solution Explorer that you’re probably used to.įirst, download and install Git Extensions. I won’t be taking an in-depth look at Git but I’ll be focusing on simplifying things a bit by using Git Extensions and Git Source Control Provider. If you’re moving into Git or it’s been something that you’ve been considering but think there’s a high learning curve involved, understanding and using the command-line is absolutely essential, however, there are ways to have a normal workflow using Git and Visual Studio 2010. In the past few months, I’ve spent a considerable amount of time working with Git and I thought I’d take a moment to share some information from the perspective of someone who has been using Visual Studio 2010 exclusively.ĭoing some work from the command-line isn’t a foreign concept to me but after having spent so much time getting used to working from Visual Studio directly, there was a bit of a learning curve involved because I’ll admit it, I’m a “clicker.” One of the luxuries that I’ve also been afforded is some time to play around with other technologies involved in the ALM process beyond Team Foundation Server itself.
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