Do You Still Use Git in the Terminal?

The author says they still use the terminal for almost everything Git-related because typing commands and getting immediate feedback feels satisfying, especially for rebasing, cherry-picking, and fixing commits. They also note that many GUI tools and VS Code’s built-in Git support can streamline workflows, but they have not moved away from the terminal.

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• The author still uses the terminal as the default for day-to-day Git tasks.
• He associates the terminal with more satisfaction and immediate feedback when running commands.
• Rebasing, cherry-picking, and commit fixing are examples of the tasks in which he prefers the terminal.
• The text recognizes that there are GUIs and other tools that simplify Git workflows.
• Among the examples mentioned are GitKraken, SourceTree, and VS Code’s Git integration.
• The author says he cannot stay away from the terminal and suggests this may just be habit or attachment to control.
• The page ends by asking whether people still use Git in the terminal or have already migrated to a tool, and what their favorite would be.