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Mar 31, 2025
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View and manage git tags

Sebastian Hernandez
Sebastian Hernandez

Are you tired of switching between your IDE and command-line tools to manage Git tags? We’ve got the perfect solution for you! With the latest update, Visual Studio empowers you to seamlessly view and manage Git tags directly within the Git Repository window. This streamlined workflow ensures you remain within the familiar environment of the IDE...

GitGit File History
Feb 27, 2025
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Catch issues before you commit to Git

Jessie Houghton
Jessie Houghton

Discovering issues with code changes after committing changes can be frustrating. Fortunately, Visual Studio offers a new feature that helps you catch potential problems early, improving your code quality.   Visual Studio now includes a feature powered by GitHub Copilot that lets you review your local code changes before committing t...

GitHub CopilotGitCopilot
Feb 11, 2025
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Visual Studio 2022 v17.13 is Now Available!

Mads Kristensen
Mads Kristensen

We are excited to announce the availability of Visual Studio 2022 v17.13. This update focuses on stability and security, along with continuous improvements for all developers using Visual Studio. Based on your feature requests, several new tools and enhancements have been added to this release. This update includes improvements for developer...

Debugging and DiagnosticsAzureGitHub Copilot
Feb 3, 2025
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Customize your AI-generated git commit messages

Jessie Houghton
Jessie Houghton

When it comes to collaborative software development, clear and effective communication is key. One area that often gets overlooked is the Git commit message. Poorly crafted suggestions and feedback for the AI-generated commit messages, and now you can add custom prompt instructions! This new capability enables you to tailor commit messages t...

GitHub CopilotGitCopilot
Dec 16, 2024
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Create internal GitHub repos for your team

Jessie Houghton
Jessie Houghton

Visual Studio 2022 now includes support for creating internal repositories for GitHub organizations. This feature allows developers to work within their GitHub organization's guidelines within the Visual Studio environment more effectively. Managing repositories involves configuring varying levels of visibility and permissions. Visual Studio...

GitHubGit
Dec 12, 2024
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Boost your Git confidence with the new file rename notification

Jessie Houghton
Jessie Houghton

Have you ever renamed a file in Solution Explorer and wondered if Git is tracking your changes correctly? You're not alone. Many developers have found this process confusing and worry whether their changes are being properly staged in Git. But worry no more - there's a solution! When you rename files in Solution Explorer, Visual Studio 2022 ...

GitHubGit
Dec 3, 2024
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Introducing the Copy Git Permalink Feature in Visual Studio 17.12

Jullyana Ramos
Jullyana Ramos

We are excited to announce the release of the Copy Git Permalink feature in Visual Studio 17.12. This new functionality streamlines the process of sharing code references, enhancing collaboration and ensuring that critical context is preserved. Effortless Code Sharing If you’ve found yourself needing to share code snippets with colleagues, you ...

Git
Nov 18, 2024
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Git tooling updates in Visual Studio 17.12

Jessie Houghton
Jessie Houghton

We are thrilled to announce the latest updates to Git tooling in Visual Studio, designed to enhance your development experience and streamline your workflow. These new features are in direct response to user feedback, ensuring that you have the tools you need to be more productive and efficient. For the full list, check out the release notes. Pull...

GitGit IntegrationMulti-repo
Aug 19, 2024
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New git tooling features

Jessie Houghton
Jessie Houghton

Visual Studio 2022 v17.11 includes fantastic updates to everyone working with Git. They bring the richness of both GitHub and Azure DevOps into Visual Studio and part of your natural workflow. This greatly simplifies your inner loop, making you even more productive than before. Download this update and see the release notes for all the details. ...

Visual Studio 2022Git
Aug 17, 2023
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Multi-Branch Graph Available for General Audiences

Jessie Houghton
Jessie Houghton

The power of version control comes alive when you can visualize your Git operations with the new multi-branch graph, available in 17.7 GA. In response to your feedback, we’ve delivered an improved graph experience. Track all the branches, commits, and merges that arise in your git workflows by viewing multiple branches at the same time. Levera...

GitGit IntegrationMulti-branch Graph