GitHub Desktop 1.1 is now available

GitHub Desktop 1.1, a fresh release of the Electron app, introduces several new features and enhancements that streamline GitHub workflows on desktop. Notably, the branch selector now includes open pull requests, simplifying the process of checking out pull requests as local branches. The app automatically manages the necessary steps for handling pull requests, such as adding remotes and setting upstream branches. Commit status integration provides an overview of which pull requests are passing or need further work, while the co-authoring feature allows for easy attribution of collaborative efforts. Additionally, syntax highlighting for diffs in various languages enhances code review processes. The open-source nature of GitHub Desktop has led to significant community contributions, with 62 improvements from 32 contributors being integrated since the 1.0 release.