How do you use Sourcetree?

Sourcetree is a visual Git client tool designed to simplify the use of Git. Here are the basic instructions for using Sourcetree:

1. Download and install Sourcetree: Download the installation program for your operating system from the official Sourcetree website (https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/) and follow the installation guide to install it.
2. To clone a repository: On the main interface of Sourcetree, click the “Clone” button, enter the URL of the repository you want to clone, and choose the storage location. Click the “Clone” button to complete the repository cloning process.
3. Viewing and managing file changes: In the main interface of Sourcetree, you can see the status of all files in the repository. By clicking on a file, you can view detailed changes, compare differences between different versions, and also make submissions or revert changes.
4. To create and switch branches: In the main interface of Sourcetree, click on the “Branch” button to either create a new branch or switch to an existing one. Once you’ve selected the branch you want to switch to, click the “Checkout” button to make the switch.
5. Submitting and pushing changes: In the main interface of Sourcetree, select the files to be submitted, enter the commit message, and then click the “Commit” button to submit. After submitting, you can use the “Push” button to push the changes to the remote repository.
6. Fetch and merge changes: On the main interface of Sourcetree, clicking the “Pull” button can fetch changes from the remote repository. If there are conflicts, they need to be resolved before merging.
7. To see submission history, click on the “Log” button on the main interface of Sourcetree to view a detailed list of all submissions, including information and differences for each.

In addition to the basic functions mentioned above, Sourcetree also provides other advanced features such as tag management, viewing, and recovering old versions. By exploring the interface and features of Sourcetree, you can better understand and utilize this tool.