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November 2024

Corbin Crutchley talks about working with teams and his career in general | Software is a Team Sport

In this first episode of the "Software is a Team Sport" mini-series, Corbin Crutchley, a Staff Software Engineer at Descript, shares his incredible career journey—from scripting as a system admin to leading teams at startups and corporations like Hilton. Topics Covered: Corbin also discusses his passion for writing technical books and impactful documentation to empower teams and developers. Tune in for expert advice, fascinating stories, and practical tips on fostering teamwork in the software industry!

Using Diff Views in GitKraken Desktop

Caught a mistake in your latest changes? Utilize GitKraken Desktop’s diff views to quickly stage or discard changes. Whether you're tweaking a single line or cleaning up a larger mess, these three views make it easier to keep your commits clean. Watch the full Workshop all about correcting common Git mistakes on YouTube!

GitLens 16: Evolving the Developer Experience with New Home View, Smart Workflows, and Enhanced Git Navigation

Hey developers! We’re excited to announce GitLens 16, our most significant update yet to enhance how developers work with Git in VS Code. Over 35 million developers around the world rely on GitLens for its seamless integration with VS Code, providing powerful Git visualizations like inline blame annotations, the Commit Graph, and Launchpad. GitLens continues to improve essential Git workflows, saving developers time and enhancing their coding experience within VS Code.

Speed Up Async Developer Collaboration

When devs work async, dependency management can make or break your project. The key? Give your team the freedom to work in parallel streams. In this GitKon Rewind session, Joyce Lin & Ron Northcutt discuss how teams can keep things moving forward by decoupling tasks and using clear API connections. Discover new insights into dev-to-dev collaboration at - register today at GitKon.com.

Maximizing Developer Productivity with Code Visibility: A Complete Guide

Do you often spend more time trying to understand code instead of writing it? Whether it’s finding dependencies, understanding data flows, or locating the right entry points, the lack of visibility in codebases, both new and old, can quickly slow devs down. With the right tools and practices, though, developers can access the full picture of the codebase from the start. This guide is all about making code visibility work for you.

Worktrees are HERE in GitKraken Desktop 10.5

GitKraken Desktop 10.5 brings Worktrees (our most-requested feature!) plus new custom Launchpad views, expanded PR reviewer options, and updates to AI-powered commit messages. With Worktrees, you can now check out multiple branches from the same repo – perfect for keeping workflows organized. See how all the latest updates make your Git experience smoother in our full Changelog video here on YouTube.

GitKraken Workshop: How to Undo Git Mistakes

Mistakes are inevitable when working with git but knowing how to fix them can save time and headaches. In this webinar, we’ll explore how to leverage GitKraken to clean up your git history and correct common mistakes. Learn how to remove accidental additions to pull requests, update existing commits, reorder your commits, and combining changes. Whether you're new to git or a seasoned pro, this session will equip you with practical skills to manage and undo errors with confidence.

GitLens Community vs. Pro: Which Edition is Right for You?

Whether you’re reviewing code changes, managing pull requests, or exploring your project’s history, GitLens elevates your Git experience directly in VS Code. In this video, we’ll dive into the features of GitLens Community and Pro editions, helping you find the best fit for your workflow.

The BIGGEST mistake most startup teams make

Culture isn’t something to simply "preserve" – it’s something you build and adapt! Dharmesh Shah, @HubSpot-CRM CTO, shares why teams should think of culture as a product that grows over time. Catch the full session from last year’s GitKon with Dharmesh and GitKraken’s CEO, Matt Johnston, here on YouTube.

GitLens - Interactive Code History

Blame, Hovers, and Commit Graph | Actionable Visuals Go beyond just visualizations with actionable commands. Create branches, rebase, revert, and more by simply right clicking within your repo’s history with the GitLens Commit Graph. The only graph with rich search capabilities, search by a specific commit, message, author, a changed file or files, or even a specific code change.

GitLens - Streamline Collaboration

Streamline Collaboration | Access Work Anywhere & Suggest Changes Easily and securely share code changes with your teammates or other developers by creating a Cloud Patch from your WIP, commit or stash and sharing the generated link. Liberate your code reviews and make and receive code suggestions from your team on anything in your project, not just on the lines of code changed in the PR.