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Unlock smarter Git workflows with GitLens. Principal Engineer Keith Dalton and Product Marketer Melese Michael walk through the biggest updates. These tools make code history actionable, PR reviews faster, and Git less painful.

Git busywork is out. Smarter Git is in. For a limited time, GitKraken Advanced users get 2× the weekly AI tokens... totally free. That means faster PRs, cleaner commits, and zero extra cost. Plus: It’s 66% off your first seat right now.

Messy commit history? Git lets you clean it up before anyone sees it — and it’s easier than you think. In the final episode of Wait… Git Can Do That? — Volume 1, we walk through git rebase -i: Clean up the last N commits Squash, rename, or drop them Bonus: GitKraken Desktop lets you do it all visually You've just unlocked 8 Git powers most devs don’t even use.

Wondering who’s actually writing the code on your team? Git knows and it’s not subtle. In this episode of Wait… Git Can Do That?, we show you how git shortlog -sne breaks down commit counts by contributor. See who’s active, who’s dropped off Sort by name, email, and commit count Bonus: GitKraken Desktop shows this visually with diffs, additions, and deletions Useful for standups, retros, or just flexing.

Need just one commit from another branch — but don’t want to commit it yet? In this episode of Wait… Git Can Do That?, we show you how to use git cherry-pick -n to stage changes without committing. Perfect for bundling, editing, or staging carefully Keeps history clean Bonus: In GitKraken Desktop, cherry-pick visually and decide when to commit More control. Less commit anxiety. Subscribe for more Git tricks and GitKraken power moves.

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Trying to find when a specific function changed — or disappeared? In this episode of Wait… Git Can Do That?, we show you how to use git log -S'string' to search your Git history for code-level changes. Use -S to find string adds/removals Add -p to view the diffs Bonus: In GitKraken Desktop, search visually and jump straight to changes Less guessing.

What does dev onboarding look like after 17 acquisitions? At Appfire, it's not chaos, it's a unified developer experience that actually scales. In this GitKon session, CTO Ed Frederici shares how Appfire integrates 60+ teams and 160+ products without losing developer velocity or culture. For dev leads, managers, and anyone building a better onboarding playbook...this one's gold.

How do you onboard 800+ developers, integrate 17 acquisitions, and still keep dev velocity high? Ed Frederici, CTO of Appfire, shares how their unified developer experience scales productivity and preserves team culture. Whether you're leading a team or just joining one, this talk will change how you think about onboarding, autonomy, and dev growth. GitKraken Desktop: gitkraken.com/git-client GitKraken CLI: gitkraken.com/cli.

Somewhere in your commit history, a bug snuck in. You could scroll. Panic. Guess. Or — you could let Git find the exact commit that broke your code. In this episode of Wait… Git Can Do That?, we show you how git bisect binary-searches your history to isolate the problem — fast, clean, and testable. Use git bisect start, good, and bad Test each step to narrow it down Or automate it with git bisect run.

Got 12 unnamed stashes and no idea what’s in any of them? In this episode of Wait… Git Can Do That?, we show you how to list and pop a specific stash entry using stash@{n}. You’ll learn how to: Orient yourself with git stash list Pop a targeted stash with stash@{2} Keep it around using apply instead of pop No more mystery stashing. Just clean, precise Git workflows. Subscribe for more ways to make Git suck less.

Ever reset too far? Deleted a branch you needed? Thought you lost a commit forever? In this episode of Wait… Git Can Do That?, we explore git reflog — Git’s local time machine. You’ll learn how to: View every local Git action — even the messy ones Recover unreachable commits Navigate using HEAD@{n} Just remember: it’s local, it’s time-limited, and it’s seriously underrated. Subscribe for more Git features you didn’t know you needed.

Security isn’t just about scanners and firewalls...it’s about people. In this session, Stefania Chaplin (founder of DevStefOps) explores how developers and security teams can collaborate more effectively to build stronger, more resilient systems. You’ll learn why empathy, trust, and psychological safety are just as essential as any security tool. What you’ll learn: Why people are the heart of effective security The real-world cost of miscommunication (including the Equifax breach) How to align dev and security mindsets Strategies for building collaborative, security-first teams.

Think you have to reset hard or revert every time you mess up a Git commit? Nope. In this episode of Wait… Git Can Do That?, we show you how to undo your last commit without losing any changes — using git reset --soft HEAD~1. Perfect for devs who move fast, commit early, and want cleaner history. Subscribe for more Git tricks they don’t teach you in tutorials. GitKraken Desktop: gitkraken.com/git-client.

Rebasing can be risky, but with GitKraken AI, it’s faster, smarter, and way less stressful. In this video, we walk through how GitKraken AI auto-resolves merge conflicts during a rebase, complete with confidence levels and clear explanations. Get conflict suggestions Edit AI output directly Finish rebases with confidence Now until July 11, try all GitKraken AI features FREE during AI All Access Week.

Struggling to write clear, consistent commit messages? Let GitKraken AI do the heavy lifting. In this video, you’ll see how GitKraken AI analyzes your code changes and generates smart, meaningful commit messages...instantly.

Jovana Dunisijevic shares insights on how the right choice of Dev Tools can spark joy and boost developer velocity. She highlights the impact of company culture and innovation on team happiness. This talk emphasizes the importance of software engineering practices for a positive developer experience. GitKraken Desktop: gitkraken.com/git-client GitKraken CLI: gitkraken.com/cli GitLens for VS Code: gitkraken.com/gitlens.

Bad code reviews hurt more than you think. From rubber-stamping to public shaming, here’s what not to do. GitKraken Desktop: gitkraken.com/git-client GitKraken CLI: gitkraken.com/cli GitLens for VS Code.