Use Git version-control tools in Visual Studio Code

Beginner
Developer
Visual Studio Code

Utilize the tight integration of Visual Studio Code with the Git source-control management system.

Learning objectives

In this module, you will:

  • Perform common GitHub tasks by using the Command Palette in Visual Studio.
  • Monitor the status of your work
  • Commit your files to your repositories from the Source Control view

Prerequisites

  • Git, installed
  • Visual Studio Code, installed
  • A basic understanding of Git concepts and commands, such as working with repositories, forks, clones, and branches, staging and unstaging changes, and pushing commits.
  • You need a GitHub account.