GitKraken's tools utilize heavy git functionality powered by libgit2 and nodegit. In this video, we'll cover what exactly those are, how you can use them, and a few reasons why we're migrating to native git.

(Spoiler alert: it includes performance enhancements, new features, and more. 👀)

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Git Integration in Applications

00:18 - Exploring libgit2

02:04 - Examples and Uses of Nodegit

03:28 - The Migration Journey: From libgit2 to Native Git

05:40 - Challenges and Future Migration Steps

08:01 - Final Thoughts

Relevant links:

• libgit2 website: https://libgit2.org
• libgit2 GitHub: https://github.com/libgit2
• nodegit website: https://www.nodegit.org
• nodegit GitHub: https://github.com/nodegit

Previous Blog Posts:

• https://www.gitkraken.com/blog/nodegit-libgit2
• https://www.gitkraken.com/blog/gitkraken-client-migrating-from-libgit2-to-git-executable

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