New Github Desktop

Github has released an updated version of Github Desktop - a program for Windows 7+ and OS X, which duplicates the functionality of the github.com site, but also runs locally on the developer’s computer.

Github Desktop simplifies many workflow activities and replaces Github for Mac and Github for Windows with a new unified interface.

Branches

The branches are always available in the upper left corner in the repository view mode. You can quickly select the desired branch or create a new one.
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Teamwork

Viewing the changes (diff) before sending a commit to the site, the program immediately shows which files and lines have made changes. The commit is sent from the program window, without using the command line.



Pool requests are sent directly from the program.

Merge and Deploy

View commits in the local and remote branches, where it is immediately clear what specific changes need to be merged with the project. Directly from the program, you can merge your code into the main branch for deployment.

View history

Interactive graphics with visualization of changes and commits. Directly on the graph, you can select a commit and view the history of changes in the local branch.



Some users complain that the program slows down on complex projects.