Git in VS Code

In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk all about how they use Git inside of VS Code, extensions they use, and the various ways to interact with Git in VS Code. Linode - Sponsor Whether you’re working on a personal project or managing enterprise infrastructure, you deserve simple, affordable, and accessible cloud computing solutions that allow you to take your project to the next level. Simplify your cloud infrastructure with Linode’s Linux virtual machines and develop, deploy, and scale your modern applications faster and easier. Get started on Linode today with a $100 in free credit for listeners of Syntax. You can find all the details at linode.com/syntax. Linode has 11 global data centers and provides 24/7/365 human support with no tiers or hand-offs regardless of your plan size. In addition to shared and dedicated compute instances, you can use your $100 in credit on S3-compatible object storage, Managed Kubernetes, and more. Visit linode.com/syntax and click on the “Create Free Account” button to get started. SPONSOR - Sponsor LogRocket lets you replay what users do on your site, helping you reproduce bugs and fix issues faster. It’s an exception tracker, a session re-player and a performance monitor. Get 14 days free at logrocket.com/syntax. SPONSOR - Sponsor Get a 30 day free trial of Freshbooks at freshbooks.com/syntax Show Notes 00:21 Recording Syntax in Riverside Riverside 01:22 Welcome 04:57 CLI vs VS Code VS Code 07:27 Git Jargon 11:50 UI tools we’ve used Git Tower Git Kraken GitHub for Desktop iTerm Warp Git SCM 14:09 Ways to interact with Git in VS Code 19:41 Source control tab 26:28 Sponsor: Linode 27:47 File History 30:29 Diffing or Compare 36:24 Conflict resolution 42:56 Automation with post-commit commands 46:10 Sponsor: LogRocket 47:14 Extensions GitLens Git History Git Graph Conventional Commits 53:59 Git config tip 55:24 Sponsor: Freshbooks 56:02 ××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ××× ××× SIIIIICK ××× PIIIICKS ××× Scott: Espanso Wes: AirPod cleaning kit Shameless Plugs Scott: LevelUp Tutorials Wes: Wes Bos Tutorials Tweet us your tasty treats Scott’s Instagram LevelUpTutorials Instagram Wes’ Instagram Wes’ Twitter Wes’ Facebook Scott’s Twitter Make sure to include @SyntaxFM in your tweets