xlwings Newsletter #6

A new name: Git XL | A new meetup: xlwings NYC

August 16, 2019

Git XL: A new name for our free Git extension

Git XL was previously called "git-xltrail", which has often caused a bit of confusion whether and how it's different from

, our web based platform to version control Excel files.

Git XL is a free and open-source Git extension that you install locally. It enables you to "git diff" your VBA code and also allows you to work across different branches: While merging, it'll properly merge your VBA code right within the VBA editor without the need to export the modules. Any merge conflicts get highlighted directly in the VBA editor. Currently, Git XL only supports diffing and merging of VBA code but doesn't support sheets or cells.

The best part is that

 Git client has recently added full support for Git XL which makes it easy to look at your code changes in Excel files without leaving SourceTree! Read this

about that topic.

Git XL is standalone and doesn't require to have an active xltrail account. They work perfectly together though: Typically, you would use Git XL to diff and merge your VBA code locally, while you use xltrail after pushing to look at diffs in sheets/cells and for peer reviews.

xltrail integrates with any Git platform like GitHub or BitBucket but also allows you to track your spreadsheets via our drag and drop interface which allows you to work with those colleagues who don't know Git at all.

xlwings meetups in London and NYC (new)

While the xlwings meetup group in London has already grown to 160 members, we have launched a new xlwings meetup in NYC with the first event in October. Find below the dates and topics and join us if you happen to be in London or NYC!