What is GitLens?
GitLens is a comprehensive Git extension for Visual Studio Code that enhances the built-in Git capabilities of the IDE. It provides a suite of tools to help developers better understand and navigate their codebase by leveraging the Git history and metadata. The extension unlocks valuable insights about code authorship, allowing users to visualize who wrote each line of code and when. Seamless navigation and exploration of Git repositories are facilitated through powerful comparison commands, enabling developers to delve deeper into the evolution of their project. GitLens empowers users to harness the full potential of Git without disrupting their development workflow. Importantly, the extension is highly customizable, enabling users to tailor the experience to their specific needs, such as disabling or adjusting the behavior of features like CodeLens and Git blame annotations
Highlights
- Code authorship visualization leveraging CodeLens and Git blame
- Powerful Git repository navigation and exploration tools
- Valuable code comparison and insight generation capabilities
- Highly customizable to meet individual developer preferences