Visual Studio Code’s New Native Git Graph

For a long time, the main reason I invested so much effort into tweaking and using neovim in my development workflow was due to the features VS Code lacked. VS Code's Git support already offered many tools to meet my needs. However, one feature I always found missing was a Git graph view. While it was possible to install third-party extensions for this functionality, each came with its own set of drawbacks: some were feature-rich but not free, while others were free yet no longer maintained.

This missing feature led me to switch to neovim and explore various ways to integrate Git more seamlessly into my workflow. One tool I adopted and have loved ever since is lazygit. It’s been fantastic, and I might write a separate post about it in the future. But for now, let’s get back to today’s topic.

As of version 1.93, VS Code has introduced a native Git graph view. Interestingly, I recall seeing some early signs of Git graph integration in a previous release, particularly when pushing commits.

With this new update, I hope ours coding experience becomes even smoother! While I’m still committed to my neovim workflow for now, I’m excited to share this feature because it’s always inspiring to see software evolving and getting better over time.

Happy coding!