Visual Studio Adds Compare with Working Tree Diffs Including Uncommitted Edits
Summary
Microsoft's October Visual Studio update adds a Compare with Working Tree command that diffs an earlier commit against current code, including uncommitted edits. The company also adds bulk conflict resolution, applying Keep All Current or Take All Incoming across selected files, and Hot Exit, which Microsoft says is off by default and restores unsaved documents.
Key Points
- Mark Downie writes that users right-click a commit in the Git Repository window or branch list and pick Compare with Working Tree.
- Bulk resolution applies Keep All Current or Take All Incoming to a selected folder or the repository root under Git Changes.
- Mark Downie says Hot Exit restores the tab and window layout when Visual Studio reopens.