Company
Date Published
Author
Carol Smith
Word count
258
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

GitKraken, now included in the Student Developer Pack, offers students an intuitive way to manage Git projects across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms with its user-friendly Git GUI. The tool provides a visual understanding of branching, merging, and commit history without requiring Git installation, featuring a built-in merge tool, syntax highlighting, and one-click undo/redo functions. Additional features include drag-and-drop merging, an easy-to-understand commit graph, and GitHub integration. Students in the pack receive GitKraken Pro free for one year, gaining access to enhanced tools like in-app merge conflict resolution and multiple user profiles. The Student Developer Pack offers free access to professional tools from companies such as Datadog and Travis CI, enabling students to experiment and build software without cost concerns.