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Zhang Lei
Zhang Lei

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An JetBrains Plugin for Git Log Analysis

The Git Assistant plugin for IntelliJ IDEA is a robust tool designed to provide extensive visual insights derived from Git logs.

  • With its Hour/Weekday/Month feature, you can analyze when your team is most active, helping to optimize work schedules and task assignments.
  • The Timezone feature allows you to visualize the distribution of code contributions across different time zones, enhancing the visibility of global collaboration.
  • Additionally, the Project Top(N) feature highlights the latest areas of change and identifies key contributors.

How to Install the Git Assistant Plugin

To get started, install the Git Assistant plugin in IntelliJ IDEA by searching for Git Assistant in the plugin marketplace. Once installed, you'll find visual statistics displayed in the Git Assistant Insights panel on the right.

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Visual Insights on Submissions

Contributor Ranking: Discover who leads the way in your repository. Itโ€™s not just informative, itโ€™s also a fun and competitive experience!

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Activity Time Analysis: Identify when your team is most productiveโ€”whether by hour, week, month, or year. Are you a night owl, or do you prefer early mornings?

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Timezone Insights: See where your contributions are coming from globally, making team collaboration easier to understand. A logarithmic scale can enhance the visual representation.

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Changing Hotspots: Check out which modules have seen the most updates recently, along with insights into your top contributors.

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Conclusion

For more details about the Git Assistant plugin and to share your feedback, visit the JetBrains Marketplace.

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