Introduction
This guide will show you how to create a new GitLab branch directly from a task in Easy8. This feature is available starting from version 11plus.6.0 and helps developers streamline their workflow by quickly initiating new branches for development without switching to GitLab.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to create and track GitLab branches from within a task.
Target Audience
- User
Prerequisites
- Easy8 version 11plus.6.0 or later
- Git Integration set up and working
- Access to the task detail view
- Permissions to create branches in the connected GitLab repository
How to Create GitLab Branch from Task
Step 1: Open the Task Detail
- Navigate to the task you want to work on
- Click to open the task detail view
Step 2: Use the "Create Branch" Option
- In the More menu on the task detail, find and click Create GitLab Branch
Step 3: Fill in Branch Details
- In the popup form:
- Use the autocomplete field to choose the repository
- The branch name is automatically filled with the task ID and subject (e.g.,
1234-add-login-button)—you can change it if needed - The source branch defaults to
master, but you can change it as required
Step 4: Confirm and View the Branch
- After confirming, the branch is created in GitLab
- A clickable tag showing the new branch appears under the GitLab Integration section in the task
- Clicking this tag will take you directly to the branch in GitLab
Conclusion
You have now created a GitLab branch directly from a task in Easy8. This feature helps bridge task tracking and development workflows, saving time and reducing context switching.
