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Git Desktop
This tool should be an obvious preferred choice over the classic CLI git, with the caveat that the long time Git users have the command line interface baked in their muscle memory, so this preference does not hold true for them. GitHub desktop application's motto is "Focus on what matters instead of fighting with Git. Whether you're new to Git or a seasoned user, GitHub Desktop simplifies your development workflow."
A few selected highlights
- Attribute commits with collaborators easily
- Checkout branches with pull requests and view CI statuses
- Syntax highlighted diffs
- Expanded image diff support
- Extensive editor & shell integrations
- Community supported
We suggest reading this article (What is GitHub Desktop and who is it for?) to fully understanding the reasons to use this tool.