Team Explorer Feature in Studio
The Team Explorer panel in Studio serves as a centralized hub for managing source control and collaboration using Git. It provides a user-friendly interface to create, clone, and manage Git repositories seamlessly. The two main options, "Create Git Repository" and "Clone Repository," streamline the process of establishing and collaborating on version-controlled projects. This integration with Git enhances collaboration among team members and simplifies source code management within the Studio environment.
Accessing Team Explorer in Studio:
To utilize the Team Explorer feature in Studio, follow these steps:
Open Studio and log in with your credentials.
Either open an existing project using "File > Open Project" or create a new project with "File > New Project."
Once the project is open, navigate to the "View" menu and select "Team Explorer."
The Team Explorer panel will open on the side of the Studio interface, providing options for Git repository management.
Team Explorer Options:
Create Git Repository:
Clicking on "Create Git Repository" opens the "Create Repository" window.
a. Create Repository Window: 1) Enter Git Repository URL by providing the repository location and path. 2) Enter the Git Credentials: username and password. 3) Click the "Create" button to establish the Git repository.
Clone Repository:
Clicking on "Clone Repository" opens the "Clone Repository" window.
b. Clone Repository Window: 1) Enter Git Repository URL by providing the repository location and path. 2) Enter the Git Credentials: username and password. 3) Click the "Done" button to clone the Git repository.