Git Lite

Git Lite

Git Lite simplifies version control for dbt™ projects. It provides a purpose-built git workflow that keeps you in sync with your main branch, perfect for users new to git. Choose your setup preferences in the editor preferences.

Branch Management

Branch Management

Creating a New Branch

1. Click the Git Lite Icon in the left Panel of the Code IDE

2. Select "Create Branch"

3. Enter your branch name

4. Click "Create Branch"

Switching Branches

1. Click the Git Lite Icon in the left Panel of the Code IDE

2. Click the branch dropdown

3. Use the search bar to find your branch

4. Select the branch name to switch

Branch list updates automatically every 30 minutes. Click the refresh button to update manually.

Syncing Changes

Keeping Branches Updated

Git Lite automatically checks if your branch is behind your remote branch and/or uour main/master branch

This check happens:

• After each commit

• When you click the refresh button manually

Committing Changes

1. Click the Git Lite Icon in the left Panel of the Code IDE

2. Enter a commit message

3. Click "Commit and Push"

Git Lite will:

• Commit your changes

• Push to your remote branch

• Automatically pull and merge remote changes if needed

To abandon changes, click the "Discard All Changes" button.

Managing Code

Opening Pull Requests

1. Click the Git Lite Icon in the left Panel of the Code IDE

2. Ensure all changes are committed by clicking "Commit and Push"

3. Click "Open Pull Request"

4. Review changes in your git provider

The "Open Pull Request" button is only enabled when there are no uncommitted changes.

Reverting Commits

To undo your last commit:

1. Click "Revert Commit" in the top right corner

2. Review the commit details

3. Click "Continue" to revert

Handling Merge Conflicts

In the event where you have merge conflicts, Git lite can help you resolve them. See our merge conflict documentation for details.