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The open-source Git project has recently released Git 2.41, packed with exciting features and bug fixes contributed by a diverse community of over 95 developers, including 29 new contributors.

 

This latest version builds upon the advancements made in the previous release, Git 2.40, bringing enhancements that improve Git's handling of unreachable objects, introduce on-disk reverse indexes by default, extend the credential helper protocol, and offer convenient options for scripting and connectivity checks.

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GitHub, the world's largest code hosting platform, has officially announced the general availability of its new code search and code view. These powerful capabilities are designed to enable developers to quickly search, navigate, and understand their code, making them more productive than ever before.

 

In this article, we will take a closer look at GitHub's new code search and code view, their capabilities, and how they are set to revolutionize the software development industry.

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If you're working with Git, you may have come across the error message "fatal: Not a git repository (or any of the parent directories)" at some point. This error typically occurs when you're trying to execute a Git command in a directory that is not a Git repository. In this article, we'll explore the various causes of this error and provide solutions to fix it.

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Git is a powerful tool for version control and collaboration, but like any tool, it can have its challenges. When working on a Git project, developers may encounter common issues like merge conflicts, detached HEAD, and more. These issues can slow down workflow and cause frustration, but with the right knowledge and tools, they can be easily fixed.

 

In this article, we will explore the top 10 common Git issues and provide solutions for how to fix them. We will cover everything from merge conflicts to pushing errors, and provide step-by-step instructions for resolving each issue. By the end of this article, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to streamline your Git workflow and avoid frustrating errors.

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Git is an essential tool for any software development project, allowing teams to collaborate and track changes to their codebase. However, like any tool, Git can be prone to issues and errors, especially for beginners or those less familiar with its complex commands and features. These errors can be frustrating, time-consuming, and even put your project at risk if not addressed promptly.

 

In this article, we will discuss some of the most common Git issues and errors that you might encounter, and provide solutions and tips to help you troubleshoot them. From "fatal: not a git repository" to "connection refused" errors, we'll cover the top 10 issues that can cause headaches for Git users, and show you how to solve them. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Git user, this article will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to overcome Git issues and ensure your project stays on track.

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Git 2.38 was released in October for Windows, Linux/Unix, and macOS by the Microsoft-owned GitHub team. This version of Git included new features as well as the "Scalar" Repository Management Tool for managing big repositories.

 

The open-source team has now made a few new enhancements with the release of Git 2.39.0, which are described below. Visit this page to get the most recent Git 2.39 download for Windows, Linux/Unix, and macOS.

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More than 3 months ago, the Microsoft-owned GitHub team releases Git 2.37 for Windows, Linux/Unix, and macOS which added a new mechanism for pruning unreachable objects, and a built-in filesystem monitor for Windows and macOS. Now, with the launch of Git 2.38, the open-source team has added a new Repository Management Tool called "Scalar" to Git.

 

Apart from this, Git 2.38 also includes several new features and improvements as detailed below. You can now download the latest version of Git 2.38 for Windows, Linux/Unix, and macOS by visiting here.

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GitHub revealed that an attacker breached accounts using the stolen OAuth tokens to download data from organization accounts. This information was revealed after the GitHub Security team began an investigation on April 12th, 2022. The company also claimed that those abused tokens were issued to two 3rd-party OAuth integrators.

 

Was your GitHub account compromised in this data breach? To know more, continue reading till the end of the post.

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If you are new, the GitHub Copilot is your AI (Artificial Intelligence) pair programmer, powered by OpenAI Codex. Last year, Microsoft announced GitHub Copilot and made it available to a number of people as a Technical Preview.

 

Based on users' feedback, Microsoft now announced the availability of the GitHub Copilot extension for Visual Studio 2022 IDE. You will need to signup for the GitHub Copilot technical preview before installing the Visual Studio 2022 extension.

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GitHub releases a new update for the open-source project Git, which bumped up the version number to 2.35. The latest build of Git (version 2.35) introduces a few interesting new features and changes.

 

Apart from that, it also adds several bug fixes from over 93 contributors. Here's everything that you would like to know about Git 2.35. So, continue reading further.

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Several months after releasing Git 2.31, the open-source Git Project released Git 2.33 as the latest stable update. The previous version, which was released in March, added background maintenance, on-disk reverse indexes to Git.

 

The latest version of Git (v2.33) brings a new merge strategy called "merge-ort", several improvements around geometric repacking, and a number of other fixes and improvements on top of the previous release.

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Microsoft announces a new AI pair programmer "GitHub Copilot" for Visual Studio Code. This will help you to write better code by suggesting the entire block of code based on Machine Learning. At this moment, it is limited to Visual Studio Code in the Technical Preview stage.

 

GitHub Copilot works with a broad set of frameworks and languages, but at this moment it works better for Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby and Go. To know more about the GitHub Copilot, continue reading further.

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It's already two years when Visual Studio 2019 was released by Microsoft. Since then, the company released so many updates for the IDE with new features, improvements, and fixes. As of now, the latest version of Visual Studio 2019 is 16.9; and the company is already working on Visual Studio 2019 version 16.10, planned to be released sometime this year.

 

The forthcoming version of Visual Studio 2019 will be more focused on Git productivity improvements. To date, with the preview bits, they have added many new features and improvements in integrating Git close to the IDE. Here we will list all those new Git features coming to Visual Studio 2019 v16.10.

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Starting 1st October, GitHub to replace the default 'master' branch with 'main'. GitHub said that they are committed to making the renaming process as seamless as possible for project maintainers, and thus they are coming up with a tool later this year.

 

So, what will be the impact next month to your new and existing repositories hosted on GitHub? To know the answer, you will need to read the post further.

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GitHub users can now run an entire GitHub workflow from the terminal. Microsoft owned GitHub announces GitHub CLI version 1.0, which was there in Beta since February 2020. With this, you can now call the GitHub API to script and create workflows without having to switch your terminal sessions.

 

As it was the most demanded feature during the beta stage, the GitHub CLI is now available to use on repositories hosted on GitHub Enterprise Server 2.2 and above. To know more about the announcement, continue reading further.

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Last year, during the Ignite 2019 conference, Microsoft announced the public preview of Visual Studio Codespaces which allowed developers to code from anywhere using a browser and the internet. Now the company has decided to retire it and migrate all its users to GitHub Codespaces.

 

According to the Microsoft announcement, the service is being retired in February 2021. If you are an existing Visual Studio Codespaces user, you can start your transition to GitHub Codespaces now. To know more about the timeline of the transition, continue reading further.

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Git 2.28 has been released with new features, enhancements and bug fixes. The new feature includes the option to set the default branch name to the global configuration file for the repositories that are being created by the user.

 

So, as an administrator, you can now specify whether you will go with the default "master" branch or a custom branch name, and here's how you can specify it.

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