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Feature Highlight: Create files and directories from the Files page

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Company
Date Published
Author
Drew Blessing
Word Count
656
Company Posts That Month
8
Language
English
Hacker News Points
-
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No
Summary

Navigating project files in GitLab is streamlined through the interface's file browser, allowing users to efficiently create files, directories, branches, or tags via a single dropdown menu. Users can generate a new file by selecting 'New file,' inputting a file name, content, commit message, and choosing a branch, with an option to initiate a new merge request. For binary data, the 'Upload file' option is available, supporting drag-and-drop or link-based uploads, with previews and commit messaging. Directories can be organized by selecting 'New directory' and specifying a name, commit message, and target branch. New branches are created by choosing 'New branch' and can originate from a designated branch, tag, or commit SHA, facilitating multiple file changes before merging. Tags, useful for marking significant milestones, are generated from a branch or commit SHA, with options for naming, messaging, and attaching release notes in markdown format.

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