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GitHub Desktop
ByGitHub DesktopGitHub Desktop

GitHub Desktop

#17in Version Control
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What is GitHub Desktop?

It is an open-source multi-platform GUI Git client designed for working with GitHub repositories. Focus on what matters instead of fighting with Git. Whether you're new to Git or a seasoned user, it simplifies your development workflow.

GitHub Desktop is a tool in the Version Control category of a tech stack.

Key Features

Attribute commits with collaborators easilyCheckout branches with pull requests and view CI statusesSyntax highlighted diffs

GitHub Desktop Pros & Cons

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GitHub Desktop Alternatives & Comparisons

What are some alternatives to GitHub Desktop?

pre-commit

pre-commit

pre-commit checks your code for errors before you commit it. pre-commit is configurable.

Octokit

Octokit

It is a client library targeting .NET 4.5 and above that provides an easy way to interact with the GitHub API.

hub

hub

hub is a command line tool that wraps git in order to extend it with extra features and commands that make working with GitHub easier.

Release

Release

When run, this command line interface automatically generates a new GitHub Release and populates it with the changes (commits) made since the last release.

Git-Repo

Git-Repo

Control your remote git hosting services from the git commandline. The usage is very simple.

Git Flow

Git Flow

It provides excellent command line help and output. It is a merge based solution. It doesn't rebase feature branches.

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GitHub Desktop Integrations

Windows, Git, GitHub, macOS are some of the popular tools that integrate with GitHub Desktop. Here's a list of all 4 tools that integrate with GitHub Desktop.

Windows
Windows
Git
Git
GitHub
GitHub
macOS
macOS
Companies
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Developers
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