When creating a new project in Visual Studio, there are two options for version control: Git, which is distributed version control, and Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC), which is centralized version control. Personally, I am a Git advocate, but my team selects TFVC as the version control tool. Generally, I prefer using Visual Studio Code to write code rather than Visual Studio. Therefore, I have to learn how to use the TFVC commands, for VS Code does not feature TFVC.
Creating Projects with Team Foundation Version Control
Visual Studio Team Services are free for a small team. Use your Microsoft account to login.
Create a new test project.
The default version control option is Git. Change it to Team Foundation Version Control.
TFVC Command Operation
Once a project is created online, how to download it as git clone?
Run the command:
tf workspace /new /collection:https://{ youraccount }.visualstudio.com/
A configuration window pops up.
Select a repository and click OK. Then you will get all files to the local system.
Try to create a new index.htm file and add it to team foundation.
tf add index.htm
Check the status:
tf stat
Check in the file:
tf checkin
Visit https://{youraccount}.visualstudio.com/test/_versionControl and you will see the file.
Extension for VS Code
In Visual Studio Code, you can install Visual Studio Team Services to monitor your builds and manage your pull requests.
After reloading VS Code, you will see the message:
Personal Access Token
Visit https://{youraccount}.visualstudio.com/_details/security/tokens to generate a personal access token.
Workspace setting
Press F1 to navigate to workspace settings. Add your account URL and the project name.
{
"team.remoteUrl": "https://{youraccount}.visualstudio.com/",
"team.teamProject": "{projectname}"
}
Select signin and paste your personal access token.
Now you can see project status in the status bar.
References
- Authenticate access with personal access tokens for VSTS and TFS
- Visual Studio Team Services Extension for Visual Studio Code
- Use Team Foundation version control commands
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