Using Git with Visual Studio

Using Git with Visual Studio

Visual Studio has git integration built in. This means that you don't have to use a different program to use version control. You can do everything* from within Visual Studio.

(* some git commands, you will still have to use a command line)

Create Repo

When you create a new project in Visual Studio, you will be given the option to also create a local git repository to track changes in your project. On the 'New Project' form, there is a tick box towards the bottom right of the form 'Create new Git repository'. Tick this box.

This is the best way to create a git repository when working with Visual Studio. Special files will be created that configure the git repo to work well with Visual Studio. (.gitignore and .gitattributes files)

Add Remote

1. To add a remote repository you first need to open the 'Team Explorer' window.

2. Click the Home icon on the Team Explorer menu.
3. Click the Sync button on the Home menu.

This will open the syncronisation menu.

DO NOT click the 'Publish to GitHub' button. I know this is counter-intuitive, but the 'Publish to GitHub' button will create a new repository on GitHub. You want to add a repository that already exists.

Click the 'Publish Git Repo' button instead. This will open a text field.

Paste (or type) the URL of your remote repository into the text field..

Click the 'Publish' button.

Add Files

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Commit

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Push to Remote

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