How To: build instructions - psjw12/gitextensions GitHub Wiki
How to build and test on MS Windows in MS Visual Studio
| Version 3.0x (master branch) | Version 2.5x (release/2.5x branch) |
|---|---|
| Visual Studio 2017 (v15.7+), C# 7.3 featureset. | Visual Studio 2015/2017 |
In both cases Community Edition is sufficient.
- Synchronize and update all submodules using GitExtensions.
- Restore Nuget packages If you have never set up NuGet, open Visual Studio, and go to Tools > Options. Select "NuGet Package Manager". Be sure "Allow NuGet to download missing packages" and "Automatically check for missing packages during build" are checked.
- Open GitExtensions.sln.
- Push F5 to build and run GitExtensions project.
Building the installer
- install Visual Studio C++ featureset including "Visual C++ ATL for x86 and x64"
- Run \Setup\BuildInstallers.cmd
Running tests
Install VS Extension "NUnit3 Test Adapter" to run the NUnit tests. Ctrl+R, A to run all tests in solution.
How to build and test on Linux under Mono
| Version 3.0x (master branch) | Version 2.5x (release/2.5x branch) |
|---|---|
| Not supported | JetBrains Rider/MonoDevelop (Linux) / MS Visual Studio for Mac (Mac) |
- Synchronize and update all submodules using GitExtensions.
- Restore Nuget packages.
- Open GitExtensionsMono.sln.
- Push F5 to build and run GitExtensions project.
Building the installer
- Not supported
Running tests
Use the mechanics built-in to IDE of your choice.
See Git Extensions on Linux for more information.