First, you can use the git command like so: git config --global --edit This will open your .gitconfig file in your default text editor. You can also open the file directly with the command: ...

Gitflow diagram branch colors explained Another shortcoming of the standard Gitflow workflow diagram is that colors are not used consistently. The master, or main branch, should always be purple.

If you need to work with GitHub, but don't have time to get up to speed with the git command line, Jack Wallen believes the GitHub Desktop app is the perfect tool for the job.