Git Visual Studio Code Tutorial: Setting Up Version Control for Qlik Sense Scripts

In the world of software development, version control is a crucial aspect of keeping track of any changes made to the code. It allows developers to collaborate, manage changes, and maintain a record of all modifications made to their projects. In this tutorial, we will explore how to set up a remote environment for Git repositories at GitHub, install local software, build your project, commit changes, and synchronize with the remote repository using Visual Studio Code.

Part 1: Setting Up Remote Environment

The first part of this tutorial focuses on setting up a remote environment for Git repositories at GitHub. This involves creating a new repository, cloning it to your local machine, and configuring your GitHub account.

Part 2: Installing Local Software

In the second part, we will install local software that is necessary for version control using Visual Studio Code. This includes installing the Git extension in Visual Studio Code and configuring it to work with your GitHub account.

Part 3: Building Your Project

The third part of this tutorial covers building your project using Visual Studio Code. This involves creating a new folder, initializing a Git repository, adding files to the repository, and committing changes.

Part 4: Committing Changes and Synchronizing with Remote Repository

In the final part, we will learn how to commit changes and synchronize them with the remote repository at GitHub using Visual Studio Code. This involves pushing your local changes to the remote repository and pulling any updates from the remote repository.

This tutorial is part of a series that will cover various aspects of version control, including version control with script changes, different localization settings, loading centralized variables, creating master items on variables, and more. The goal of this series is to provide a lightweight, straightforward, and easy-to-implement framework for Qlik Sense scripts.

In this second blog post, we will focus on setting up a basic tutorial on how to set up version control for Qlik Sense scripts using Git and Visual Studio Code. This approach is designed to be simple and easy to implement in various occasions.

By the end of this series, you will have a comprehensive understanding of version control and workflow management for your Qlik Sense projects. So, let's get started!

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