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Git Tools and Resources

Git Training Materials

  1. https://training.github.com/

Git Clients

  1. GitAhead Overall, this is my favorite client, although it is not perfect. My biggest issue is that it does not support signing commits. The configurations are simplistic and somewhat limited, but it gets the job done and has a user friendly interface where functions are easy to find.

  2. GitKraken I tried GitKraken and opted to discontinue as it did not support private repos without moving to paid version. While most repos I work with are public, this would require me to use 2 clients for when I need to access private repos. To address the obvious ... yes, I use a few private repos for personal use. I store some scripts that run in Ubuntu that contain sensitive information, so my intended use is not commercial at all. I also found that GitKraken is buggy with GPG support, at least in Ubuntu. If you have no need for private repos, this is a solid solution.

  3. SmartGit I found it a bit slow at times (I believe due it being programmed in Java) and found the interface a bit complex for quick and easy use. That said, it is a feature full and advanced Git client while free for non commercial use and not restricting access to private repos. If it is a bit cumbersome for regular use, it is worth having around in the case that you need a more advanced Git client.

  4. GitHub Desktop (The Linux Fork) I want to start thanking shiftkey (https://github.com/shiftkey/desktop) for forking this for us. This forked client is very simplistic and has very few features. While it is a very basic client, it does the basics very well and remains installed for intermittent use.

IDEs with Integrated or Support for Git

  1. Microsoft Visual Studio Code My favorite IDE with Git support, including commit signing... basically eliminating the need for a separate Git client. It is loaded with functionality and extension that add even more. Compared to Atom, my second choice, VSCode is a superior programming IDE.

  2. Atom by GitHub The integrated Git support and functionality is top notch. It offers more customization options than VSCode, but seems to have less extension options. Atom excels as it can better handle a broader spectrum of tasks outside of programming as compared to VSCode.

  3. Eclipse Great IDE I like especially for Java. I do not care for the implementation of Git support, but it does work. Outside of Java, I do not use it for much. Extension availability and support is limited and many no longer even work.

  4. Sublime Text This is a great program and can serve many purposes. However, this comes in last due to being paid and proprietary software. While that is a killer, it deserves to be mentioned as its functionality is great. If you have access to it, great! If not, skip it. As with Eclipse, the Git support is sub par to me. Another discouraging part is that in addition to Text, there is also Merge and DeepGit that open to perform certain tasks.