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The 5 Hats We Wear During Code Review
If you are a software developer or engineer, you most likely have to do code review. At the bare minimum, you probably have had your
AI Productivity Metrics Dashboard for Engineering Managers (2026)
Measuring AI’s impact on your engineering team is harder than it sounds. Headlines claim AI writes 30% of code and doubles productivity, but those numbers
7 Jellyfish Alternatives for Engineering Intelligence in 2026
Engineering leaders know the challenge: you need visibility into team performance, but the tools designed to help often cost six figures and take months to
GitLens vs VS Code Git Graph Ranked for Solo Devs
Choosing the right Git extension for your VS Code setup can make the difference between a smooth workflow and hours lost hunting for context. GitLens,
Measure Development Velocity Without Gaming Metrics (2026)
Development velocity tells you how much work your engineering team completes during a sprint – but measuring it incorrectly can hurt more than it helps.
Proving AI Impact: DORA and Velocity Metrics Guide (2026)
AI coding tools are everywhere now. According to the 2025 DORA Report, 90% of developers use AI tools at work, up from 76% the year
GitLens vs VS Code Git Graph Use Cases From Reddit 2026
If you’ve spent any time on r/vscode or r/git, you’ve seen the debate: GitLens or Git Graph? Both extensions have millions of installs, but they
8 Secure Engineering Intelligence Platforms for Git Oversight (2026)
Engineering intelligence platforms give you visibility into how your code moves from commit to production. But visibility alone isn’t enough, you also need enterprise-grade security
Choosing a Software Engineering Intelligence Platform (2026)
Engineering leaders face a common challenge: too much data scattered across too many tools, and no clear picture of how software delivery is actually performing.
Version Control Platforms 2026: Workflow Comparison
If you spend most of your day in branches and pull requests, the platforms you pick decide how much friction you carry. The “version control
Prevent Merge Conflicts in Small Teams: 2026 Guide
Merge conflicts can bring a small team’s momentum to a grinding halt. You’re working on a feature, ready to push your changes, and suddenly Git
How to Choose GitFlow vs Trunk-Based in 7 Steps (2026)
If your team fights merge conflicts every week, the branching strategy is usually a bigger lever than the tools you reach for. This guide is
GitLens vs VS Code Git Graph: Setup & Productivity
Picking the right VS Code Git extension can shape how you move through your codebase every day. GitLens and Git Graph both add visual Git tools to
Jira GitHub Integration: The Complete Guide
Most teams use Jira to plan work and GitHub to build it. The problem is those two tools don’t talk to each other by default.
GitKraken Desktop 12.0.1 Update
GitKraken Desktop 12.0 delivered a big increase in value for managing agentic development workflows. We’re trying to move as fast as this market, and in
You’re Running Agents. Your Tooling Is Still Catching Up.
Introducing GitKraken Desktop 12.0. At some point in the last year, the question shifted. It stopped being “should I use AI coding agents?” and became
AI Is an Amplifier, Not a Shortcut
There’s a version of the AI story that engineering leaders want to hear. It goes like this: adopt AI coding tools, watch output multiply, ship
Margaret Hamilton Coined “Software Engineering” Because Code Deserves the Same Rigor as Bridges
During International Women’s Month, we celebrate women whose technical work changed entire industries. But the lessons from engineers like Margaret Hamilton aren’t seasonal, they’re fundamental
Radia Perlman Fixed the Internet’s Infinite Loop Problem: Lessons in Building Resilient Systems
This International Women’s Month, we’re spotlighting engineers whose work you depend on daily (even if you’ve never heard their names). But recognizing women’s technical contributions
Two Developers, Two Continents, One Philosophy: Build Systems That Work For You
This International Women’s Month, we’re spotlighting developers from our community whose workflows are worth stealing. But the lessons from engineers like Ayesha and Tatiana aren’t
Grace Hopper Proved That Developers Shouldn’t Speak Machine: The Case for Human-Readable Code
Grace Hopper created COBOL to remove the friction between human thinking and machine execution. Here’s what modern developers can learn from her obsession with readability.
GitKraken Desktop 11.10: From Top Requests to Today’s Release
Seven developer-requested features. Tighter control over branches, history, and large repos. No CLI detours required. If you have been using GitKraken Desktop in a complex
We Measured AI Impact for 12 Months. Here’s What Actually Happened.
When we rolled out AI coding tools, everyone said they felt more productive. But we couldn’t connect that feeling to what actually matters: shipping quality software faster. So we spent twelve months measuring what happened. Some of what we found surprised us.
6 Underused Git Commands That Solve Real Developer Problems
Discover 6 powerful Git commands most developers don’t know about. Learn how to recover lost commits, undo mistakes, and manage your workflow more effectively with these practical Git techniques.
How GitKraken’s AI-Powered Commit Composer Eliminates Git Cleanup Headaches
As developers, we’ve all been there: a frantic coding session, a few hasty commits, and suddenly our Git history looks like a patchwork quilt of
GitKraken Desktop 11.8: Visibility Where It Matters, Undo When It Doesn’t
Some releases break new ground while others clear the path.
GitKraken Desktop 11.8 does both, combining power-user requests from 11.7 with performance upgrades and smarter defaults.
The Context Engineering Framework: 3 Shifts for AI-Powered Dev Teams
You’ve probably used AI earlier today. Maybe you asked it to debug a function, generate a test case, or explain a legacy codebase you just
What You Missed at GitKon 2025
GitKon 2025 is the virtual conference where developers and engineering leaders come together to elevate the craft of software delivery.
Everything You Need to Know for GitKon 2025
How do developers stay in control while AI becomes part of the toolchain? Inside The Builders Era and the art of scaling expert supervision of AI.
Inside The Builders Era: Why Developer Craft Matters More Than Ever
How do developers stay in control while AI becomes part of the toolchain? Inside The Builders Era and the art of scaling expert supervision of AI.
Why 2025 & Beyond is The Builders Era
GitKon 2025 is the virtual conference where developers and engineering leaders come together to elevate the craft of software delivery.
The AI Productivity Paradox—and How We’re Solving It
Today, we’re announcing GitKraken Insights—software engineering intelligence built to help engineering leaders measure and optimize AI’s true impact on developer productivity.
GitKraken Desktop 11.5: We Fixed What Mattered Most
GitKraken Desktop 11.5 delivers massive performance improvements where they count most, opening repos up to 5x faster, stash refreshes 100x faster, and branch/tag loading 100x faster. No workflow changes required. Just measurably faster Git operations that give you back your time and flow.
GitKraken MCP: Give Copilot & Cursor the Git Context They’re Missing
Learn how GitKraken MCP connects Cursor, Copilot, and AI Git assistants directly to your repo, commit history, and Jira safer, faster Git workflows.
Best Tool for Composing Git Commits in your IDE, Commit Composer in GitLens 17.4
GitLens 17.0 delivers a transformative update that revolutionizes Git workflows directly within Visual Studio Code. Read more about the latest release here.
Save time with our new AI-focused CLI Commands
Our CLI team has been cooking up some awesome new AI functionality that we think you will love. The latest release includes several new commands
GitKraken Desktop 11.3: AI-Powered Commit Cleanup Without the Chaos
GitKraken Desktop 11.3 is here — featuring Commit Composer, the AI-powered way to clean up your Git history without risky rebases or messy commands. Get faster reviews, smarter commits, and more clarity in your workflow.
What Devs Missed (and Loved) During GitKraken AI All Access Week
Missed GitKraken AI All Access Week? Here’s what went down, why devs are still buzzing about it, and how you can still get in on powerful AI tools that level up your Git workflow.
Get Ready: GitKraken AI All Access Week Starts July 8
July 8–11 is officially GitKraken’s first official All Access Week, we’re unlocking all of our Advanced features for free and we’re taking all the limits off of GitKraken AI.
GitKraken is a Great Place to Work® THREE Years Running! 🐙✨
GitKraken is certified as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year! Want to join this amazing team of Krakeneers?
GitLens 17.2: Commit Composer Preview, Streamlined UX, and Enterprise AI Controls
GitLens 17.0 delivers a transformative update that revolutionizes Git workflows directly within Visual Studio Code. Read more about the latest release here.
GitKraken Desktop 11.2: Merge Conflicts, Meet AI (and More Dev-Quality-of-Life Wins)
We’ve been steadily building something powerful into GitKraken: AI that understands your code and your context. In recent releases, GitKraken AI has already helped you:
Celebrating a Decade of GitKraken
As I sit down to write this, I can’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia wash over me. I’m Sara Stamas, VP of Marketing
Introducing GitKraken MCP: AI Agents Just Got a Power-Up
With the latest iteration of the GitKraken CLI, you can now connect to a local MCP server to deliver more functionality to your agent of
See Your Codebase Like Never Before: GitLens 17.1 Revolutionizes Repository Visualization
GitLens 17.0 delivers a transformative update that revolutionizes Git workflows directly within Visual Studio Code. Read more about the latest release here.
GitKraken Desktop 11.1: Auto-gen PR Title & Descriptions, Stash Messages, & More
With GitKraken Desktop 11.1, we think we’ve struck the right balance of adding useful AI capabilities that stay out of your way until you actually need them.
Introducing Git Integration for Jira Cloud: Advanced Edition
Git Integration for Jira Cloud Advanced Edition is now available. Purpose built for high-scale, high-performance teams that demand additional insights from their Jira and Git data.
GitKraken Desktop 11: Meet Your New Development Co-Pilot
GitKraken Desktop 11.0 is here, and it’s more than just a version bump. We’re introducing AI-powered features designed to accompany your workflow and help you stay focused on what matters most.
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