how to create a new branch with github in visual studio 2017?

Question

User1518317647 posted

Hi All,

I am new to GitHub. I have some local changes (on my hard drive) that I want to check in on a separate branch, not the master branch.

How to do that?

Thanks

Answer 1

User475983607 posted

It's pretty simple if you've got GIT setup already.  Just open Team Explorer, Branches, New Branch, and give it a name.

You can do the same from the lower right hand corner of Visual Studio.  You should see your current branch, probably main.  Just click it and select "New Branch".

https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/Visual-Studio-Toolbox/Git-Fundamentals

Answer 2

User1724605321 posted

Hi CSharpDeveloper,

If you are pointing to the Github extension , you can refer to below article for how to install and use GitHub Extension in vs2017:

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/38935.visual-studio-2017-install-and-use-github-extension.aspx

You can check the branches button/feature and create a branch to work freely without disrupting the "live" version. When you've made the changes you want to make, you can merge your branch back into the master branch to publish your changes.

Best Regards,

Nan Yu