When working with Git, especially in a repository with an active development cycle, it can quickly become challenging to keep track of all the different branches and their statuses. Understanding what branches exist, which have pending pull requests, and the general state of your local stacks is crucial for effective project management. This is where Graphite’s gt log and gt ls commands come into play, offering enhanced visibility and a beautiful presentation of your repository's branches and stacks, complete with their PR statuses.
Listing Branches
The gt log command in Graphite goes beyond the standard git log by providing a visual tree of commits, branches, and the relationships between them. It’s particularly useful for understanding the branching structure at a glance.
How to use gt log:
Run the following command to see a tree of commits:
gt log
Callout: With gt log, you're not just seeing a list of commits; you're getting a high-level view of your project's evolution.
Leveraging log for stack insight
Graphite's gt ls command provides a succinct overview of all your branches and stacks, including the PR status for each. This allows you to quickly understand which branches are associated with open PRs, which have been merged, and which are still in progress.
How to use gt ls:
To see a list of your stacks and their PR statuses, simply execute:
gt ls
This command will display all local branches, the stacks they belong to, and whether they're linked to any open PRs.
Callout: gt ls is your command center for local branch management, offering a snapshot of each branch's current trajectory within your project.
Understanding PR status in branch listings
When you use gt ls, Graphite not only lists the branches but also enriches this list with the PR status. This integrated perspective helps you determine if a branch has been merged, has an open PR, or is yet to be proposed for merging.
Conclusion
Branch management in Git can be complex, but with Graphite’s gt log and gt ls commands, it becomes more manageable and visually intuitive. These commands provide a beautiful and practical way to list all branches and stacks locally, including their PR statuses, which empowers developers to maintain a high level of awareness over their repository's state.
For a comprehensive guide to using these commands and taking full advantage of Graphite’s powerful features, visit the Graphite documentation. Dive deeper into the capabilities of Graphite and enhance your Git workflow today.
