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GitKraken Client’s 2022 Releases: A Round-Up of the Year’s Biggest Hits

GitKraken had a productive year in 2022, with new product launches and updates including speed boosts for MacOS and LFS users, power boosts through the Terminal Panel and patch support, and the release of GitKraken Client 9.0. The team also launched the Foundations of Git Certification Course and added Single Sign-On support for large teams.

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Discontinuing Access and Support for GitKraken Client 6.6.0 and Older

GitKraken will discontinue access and support for legacy Client versions prior to 7.0 on February 28th, 2023. The new cloud services architecture will support future releases and improve security, scalability, reliability, and performance. Users should upgrade to the latest version to continue receiving access, updates, and support.

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Best VS Code Themes

Best VS Code themes for 2023. Browse a variety of themes perfect for any developer. Themes include One Dark Teal, Winter is Coming, Summer Night, Pro Hacker, and more.

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Git vs GitHub

Git vs GitHub

Git is a version control system while GitHub is a web-based hosting service for Git repos. Learn more about the differences and similarities between Git vs GitHub.

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Jira GitLab Integration

A Jira GitLab integration can be achieved by connecting Git Integration for Jira with any GitLab repository. Use Smart Commits, create branches, pull requests, and more.

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Best VS Code Extensions

15 VS Code extensions guaranteed to make coding easier and streamline your workflow. Extensions covered include GitLens, Prettier, Live Server, and more.

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Best Git GUI’s Compared 2023

Comparing the top Git GUI’s of 2023 based on their OS support, price, and feature catalog. GitKraken Client · Fork · Sourcetree · Tower · GitHub Desktop · SmartGit

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Get Git Info with GitLens

GitLens is an extension for VS Code that helps developers get powerful data hidden in Git repos. Learn how to get Git info with GitLens+, GitLens blame, and CodeLens.

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Trunk Based Development

Trunk based development can be less complex than other Git branching strategies and is well suited for CI/CD. Compare trunk based development vs Gitflow.

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Jira GitHub Integration

You can create a Jira GitHub integration through Git Integration for Jira. This tool will allow you to use smart commits, create branches and pull

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GitKon 2022 Announcement

Announcing GitKon 2022 

Make plans now to join us for GitKon 2022; a FREE virtual tech conference all about collaboration happening on October 11th – 13th!  Creating a

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Using VS Code & Git

Go through a basic Git workflow using VS Code. Learn how to create a repository, commit changes, connect a remote, push changes, and other tips for leveraging Git with VS Code.

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