Git Town

Git Town

Git Town is mainly for software development, but it's not just for that. It's actually the most popular and one of the best version control systems out there!

Why Use Git?

If you're a seasoned Git user, your day-to-day work likely involves lots of command-line sessions. We get it—using Git can become pretty repetitive, especially when you're doing the same tasks over and over.

Introducing Git Town

This is where Git Town comes in! It's a super handy open-source plugin that offers a bunch of cool commands to make collaborative software development easier. It helps you automate many operations so you can focus on what really matters.

Getting Started with Git Town

Before diving in, you'll want to make sure you have Git installed on your computer. Once that's done, just launch it using a regular Command Prompt session with admin rights.

Features of Git Town

Git Town adds several commands that fit right into typical workflows like GitHub Flow, Git Flow, the Nvie model, and even GitLab Flow! The commands fall into two main categories: those for development workflow and those for keeping your repository tidy.

Development Workflow Commands

• git town hack: This creates a new feature branch that's up-to-date with the main one.


• git town sync: This keeps your current branch updated with all ongoing changes.


• git town new-pull-request: Want to create a new pull request? This command does just that!


• git town ship: This delivers your completed feature branch and removes it once done.

Repository Maintenance Commands

• git town kill: Use this to remove a feature branch you no longer need.


• git town prune branches: Deletes all merged branches automatically!


• git town rename-branch:This lets you rename any branch easily.


• git town append:Adds a new branch as a child of the current one.


• git town prepend:Puts a new branch between the current one and its parent.


• git town repo:This shows you the repository page at a glance!

The Bottom Line

If you're using Git often, having Git Town around is really worth it—especially when collaboration is key. It adds some serious efficiency to your workflow!