[Qt-creator] Feature Request: display git branches

[Friedemann Kleint]

Hi,

 
> In our department we are using QtCreator. Our VCS is git.
> It would be very handy to be able to display the available branches so that
>  they are visible all the time. At the moment it is only possible to list
>  the branches via: "Extras -> git -> branches".
> 
> My suggestion is to add another "Navigation Widget" to the left panel where
>  the project explorer etc. lives. In this widget you could display the
>  branches as a checkable list. This would have the advantage to see at once
>  on which branch you are developing right now. It could even be used to
>  checkout a desired branch via a single mouse click.
> 
> The advantage of using a "Navigation Widget" would be that it is optional
>  for every user to use it or not.
> 
> What do you think?
Having some sort of version control status pane besides the file/project views 
is actually a good idea, but it requires quite a bit of work to make it useful 
for all version control systems. 

For starters, we could make the branch dialog non-modal, though.

Regards,
Friedemann
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Friedemann Kleint
Nokia, Qt Development Frameworks