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May 2024

Advancements in Code Review: A Scientific Approach to Designing for Software Efficiency with GitKraken

Writing optimal code is crucial for developers, and human collaboration is key to achieving this. Code review tools are essential for maintaining the integrity of well-built products, which are vital for software development. We are a team of developers that love building tools that optimize our worlds. As engineers, designers and product managers, we identified many challenges in standard Git workflows that inhibited us from working more effectively together.

Conventional Commits using AI with GitLens in VSCode

Writing a good commit message is time-consuming. With GitLens, you can use AI providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini to generate a commit message based on your staged changes in git. If you go to Settings and modify the prompt, you can also convert the commit to a "Conventional Commit" format, which provides context and helps with automations like generating changelogs.

GitKraken Acquires CodeSee & Launches New, Ubiquitous DevEx Platform

TL;DR: GitKraken acquires CodeSee and launches the unified GitKraken DevEx Platform, enhancing workflows across all major development environments and setting new standards in developer tools. Dive in to discover our powerful new features and how they contribute to simplifying your coding life. Almost a decade ago, we introduced GitKraken Client with a clear mission: make Git simpler for developers.

GitKraken DevEx platform: Meeting you wherever you & your team code

The GitKraken DevEx platform enables 30 million+ developers worldwide to experience coding workflows with fewer distractions, better collaboration and increased velocity. GitKraken’s DevEx platform supports developers wherever they want to write or manage their code: from Windows, Mac & Linux desktops; to the IDE; to the terminal; to web or even mobile. Across GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Azure DevOps. Even integrating with Jira, Trello and other issue tracking systems.

GitLens' Features to Better Understand Code History

When you’re working on a complex project, keeping track of all the who’s, what’s, and when’s of code changes can be a daunting task. From deciphering the origins of a specific line to understanding the entire journey your project has undergone through its various stages of development, the challenges can be numerous and nuanced – especially for devs working on large teams.

Fast Easy Onboarding with GitLens

Dive into the power of GitLens in VS Code! Learn how to fast-track onboarding processes, from tracing code evolution and creating pull requests seamlessly to exploring advanced features like branch management and commit visualization. Gain valuable insights into branch management, commit visualization, integrating with Jira for enhanced project tracking, and more.