Loyola ICAM-College of

Engineering & Technology(LICET)

Loyola Campus, Nungambakkam,Chennai-600034.

Git Visualizer
GUIDE: Team Members:
Dr.JANANI, M.S.,Ph.D. DANIEL THOMAS J (311120205020)
VISHAL M (311120205061)
MOHAMED RAMEEZ N (311120205038)
AGENDA
❖ABSTRACT
❖INTRODUCTION
❖LITERATURE SURVEY
❖PROBLEM DEFINITION
❖DRAWBACKS OF EXISTING SYSTEM
❖SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
❖SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
❖LIST OF MODULES
❖MODULE DESCRIPTION
❖SCREENSHOTS
❖PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS – Graphical representation
❖CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK
❖REFERENCES
 ABSTRACT
In today's software development landscape, version control systems play a pivotal
role in enabling efficient collaboration among developers. Git, one of the most widely
used distributed version control systems, offers powerful features for managing source
code repositories. However, understanding and visualizing the complex history and
evolution of codebases within Git can often be challenging, particularly for novice
developers or those joining existing projects.

"Git Visualizer" aims to address this challenge by providing an intuitive and

comprehensive visualization tool for Git repositories. The app offers a unique way to
explore the evolution of code and gain insights into collaborative efforts.
 INTRODUCTION
In the realm of software development, effective collaboration and efficient version control are paramount.
Git, a widely adopted distributed version control system, has revolutionized the way developers manage and
track changes in source code repositories. However, navigating Git's intricate history and comprehending the
evolution of codebases can often be a daunting task, particularly for novices entering the field.
We introduce the Git Visualizer, a powerful tool designed to illuminate the depths of Git's history and
empower developers with a clearer understanding of their code collaboration. With a primary focus on ease
of use and accessibility, the Git Visualizer offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies the visualization of
Git repositories, making it an invaluable asset for both novice and experienced developers.
The Git Visualizer project leverages the capabilities of React, D3.js, and Golang to create a seamless user
experience for visualizing Git repositories. The React framework provides a robust foundation for building
interactive and responsive user interfaces, while D3.js offers powerful data visualization capabilities,
allowing us to represent Git history in a visually engaging manner. Behind the scenes, the Golang backend
serves as the backbone for retrieving the necessary Git logs, enabling efficient data retrieval and processing.
 LITERATURE SURVEY
S. NO Paper Title, Journal Name, Author Name & Month, Year Advantages Disadvantages

1 “D3: Data-Driven Documents”, IEEE Transactions Representational There may be a learning

on Visualization and Computer Graphics, Michael transparency improves curve for users who are
Bostock, Vadim Ogievetsky, and Jeffrey Heer, 2011 expressiveness and better not familiar with web
integrates with developer standards such as HTML,
tools than prior approaches. CSS, and SVG.

2 “Visual framework for big data in d3.js”, IEEE Immediate evaluation of
Workshop on Electronics, Computer and operators simplifies
Applications (IWECA), Fan Bao and Jia Chen, 2014 debugging and allows
iterative development.
D3.js is mainly designed
for use on the web and
may not be suitable for
other platforms or
environments.

3 “Challenges and Confusions in Learning Version They identify several

Control with Git”, Information and Communication Version control systems issues related to
Technologies in Education, Research, and (VCSs) are essential tools for conceptual understanding,
Industrial Applications. (ICTERI), Ermolayev, V., preparing students for usage patterns, commit
Mayr, H., Nikitchenko, M., Spivakovsky, A., distributed and collaborative messages, tool
Zholtkevych, G.,, 2014 work places configurations, and
comparison with other
systems.
 S. Paper Title, Journal Name, Author Name & Month, Year Advantages Disadvantages
NO
4 “Implementing Version Control With Git and GitHub ● Indoor Positioning ● Limited Coverage
as a Learning Objective in Statistics and Data Science Accuracy ● Dependency on
Courses”, Journal of Statistics and Data Science ● Easy Integration Magnetic Fields
Education, Matthew D. Beckman et al., 2021 ● Real-Time Updates ● Compatibility
● Robustness Limitations
● Cost-Effectiveness

5 “A Quick Introduction to Version Control with Git ● Limitations of Existing

and GitHub”, PLOS Computational Biology, John D. Infrastructure
● Cost-Effectiveness ● Dependency on Infrastructure
Blischak et al., January 2016
● Scalability Providers:
● Wide Coverage ● Lack of Control and
● User familiarity Customization
● Privacy and Security
Concerns:

6 “Version Control Systems, Tools and Best ● Increased Location-Based
Practices: Case Git”, Case 27, Tepavac, Igor & Service Accuracy
● Better Tracking and Monitoring
Valjevac, Krešimir & Kliba, Stefano & Mijač, Marko,
● Emergency Services and Public
June 2015 Safety
● Research and Planning
● Potential Cost Savings
● Specific Mobile Phone
Models
● Environmental Factors
● Signal Interference
● User Factors
● Battery Consumption
● Cost and Accessibility
S. NO Paper Title, Journal Name, Author Name & Month, Year Advantages
7 “Working with Text”, Beginning Go Programming, ● Real-Time Updates
Hussain, R., Zulfiqar, M. , 2022 ● Robustness
● Cost-Effectiveness
8 “Using Goroutines and Channels”, Pro Go, Freeman,
A., 2022
● Cost-Effectiveness
● Scalability
● Wide Coverage
● User familiarity
9 “Comparison of Memory usage between REST API in ● Emergency Services and Public
Javascript and Golang”, MATRIK, Ardiansyah, H., & Safety
● Research and Planning
Fatwanto, A., 2022
● Potential Cost Savings
Disadvantages
● Limited Coverage
● Dependency on
Magnetic Fields
● Compatibility Limitations
● Limitations of Existing
Infrastructure
● Dependency on Infrastructure
Providers:
● Lack of Control and
Customization
● Privacy and Security Concerns:
● Environmental Factors
● Signal Interference
● User Factors
● Cost and Accessibility
S. NO Paper Title, Journal Name, Author Name & Month, Year Advantages Disadvantages

10 “Comparative Analysis Of Angularjs ● Real-Time Updates ● Limited Coverage

And Reactjs”, International Journal of Latest Trends in ● Robustness ● Dependency on
Engineering and Technology, Anurag Kumar ● Cost-Effectiveness Magnetic Fields
and Ravi Kumar Singh, 2016 ● Compatibility with devices

11 “Performance Optimization Techniques for ReactJS”, ● Cost-Effectiveness ● Limitations of Existing

IEEE, Arshad Javeed, Febraury 2019 ● Scalability
● Wide Coverage
● User familiarity
● Fine grained visuals
Infrastructure
● Dependency on Infrastructure
Providers:
● Lack of Control and
Customization
● Privacy and Security Concerns
● regular updates:

12 "Performance and stability Comparison of React and ● Emergency Services and Public ● Environmental Factors
Flutter: Cross-platform Application Development“, Safety ● Signal Interference
● Research and Planning
International Conference on Cyber Resilience (ICCR), ● User Factors
● Potential Cost Savings
Kamal Kishore, Shanu Khare, Vaibhav Uniyal, Sahil ● cost effective
Verma, 2022 ● High success rates
S. NO Paper Title, Journal Name, Author Name & Month, Year Advantages Disadvantages

13 “Understanding Git history: a multi-sense view”, In ● Real-Time Updates ● Limited Coverage

Proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Social ● Robustness ● Dependency on
Software Engineering, North, Kevin J., Anita Sarma, and ● Cost-Effectiveness Magnetic Fields
Myra B. Cohen, November 2016 ● Compatibility with devices ● more logistical than
practical

14 “VisGi: Visualizing Git branches”, IEEE, Stefan Elsen, ● Cost-Effectiveness ● Limitations of Existing
October 2013 ● Scalability Infrastructure
● speed ● Privacy and Security Concerns
● regular updates:

15 “Git-Truck: Hierarchy-Oriented Visualization of Git ● Emergency Services and Public ● User Factors
Repository Evolution”, IEEE, K. Højelse, T. Kilbak, J. Safety ● Path clearance
● Adaptability
Røssum, E. Jäpelt, L. Merino and M. Lungu, ● regular updates on plan
● High degree of flexibility
December 2022
PROBLEM DEFINITION
The project addresses the challenge of understanding and visualizing the
complex history and collaboration within Git repositories, specifically targeting
novice developers. Existing Git interfaces often lack intuitive visualization tools,
making it difficult for novices to comprehend code changes, branching patterns,
and collaborative efforts. Novices struggle to navigate the command-line
interface, hindering their ability to understand relationships between code
iterations, track specific commits, and analyze project progression. This
knowledge gap limits collaboration and productivity. To overcome these
challenges, the project aims to develop a user-friendly Git Visualizer. Through
interactive graphics, simplified visuals, and insightful metrics, the Git Visualizer
will empower novices to navigate Git's version control system, improving their
understanding of code collaboration and enhancing productivity in software
development projects.
DRAWBACKS OF EXISTING SYSTEM
● Complexity: Many existing Git visualization systems may have complex
user interfaces, making them difficult for novice users to navigate and
understand.
● Limited Intuitiveness: Some systems may lack intuitive visual
representations, making it challenging for users to grasp the relationships
between code iterations and understand branching and merging patterns.
● Performance Issues: Some existing systems may encounter performance
issues, particularly when dealing with large-scale repositories, resulting in
slow rendering and response times.
● Poor Integration: Existing systems may not integrate seamlessly with other
tools and workflows commonly used in software development, causing
friction and hindering overall productivity.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
• PC Hardware Requirements: Multi-
core processor, 8GB RAM, adequate
storage, stable internet connection,
optional graphics card,
Windows/macOS/Linux.
• Mobile Hardware Requirements:
Modern mobile processor, 4GB
RAM, sufficient storage, stable
internet connection, integrated GPU,
Android/iOS.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
• Web browser with support for modern web
standards (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Operating system compatible with the web
browser (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android,
iOS)
• Git processing server software (e.g., Git
command-line tools, Git APIs)
• Backend server software (e.g., Golang
runtime, web server framework)
• Frontend software dependencies (e.g., React,
D3.js, JavaScript libraries)
• Version control software (Git) for managing
the project's source code
 HUFF-DUFF

SYSTEM
ARCHITECTURE
 LIST OF MODULES
• User Interface (UI)
• Git Data Retrieval
• Data Processing
• Visualization Engine
• User Management
• Performance Optimization
 MODULE DESCRIPTION:

• User Interface (UI): Responsible for presenting the visualizations and providing an
interactive interface for users to explore the Git history.

• Git Data Retrieval: Handles the retrieval of Git logs and relevant repository data from
the Git server or local repositories.

• Data Processing: Processes the retrieved Git data, such as parsing commits, branches,
merges, and extracting relevant information for visualization.

• Visualization Engine: Implements the visualization logic using libraries like D3.js to
render interactive and informative visualizations of the Git history.
 MODULE DESCRIPTION:
• User Management: Manages user authentication, access control, and user-
specific settings.

• Performance Optimization: Optimizes the application's performance, especially

when dealing with large repositories or complex visualizations.
SCREENSHOTS
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS – Graphical
representation
FEATURES EXISTING SYSTEM PROPOSED SYSTEM

Complex Intuitive
User Interface

CPU Moderate Efficiency High Efficiency

Moderate rendering Fast renders even with large and complex histories
Render Speed

Data Processing Comparatively slower Comparatively faster

High usage Little to no footprints in the system

Memory

Responsiveness Not optimized Optimized and effective responsiveness

CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the Git Visualizer project offers a compelling solution for novices seeking to understand and explore Git
history through intuitive and interactive visualizations. By simplifying the complexity of Git and providing
comprehensive metrics, it surpasses existing solutions, making it an invaluable tool for developers of all levels.
The project's user-friendly interface allows users to easily navigate through the Git history, gaining insights into code
changes, branching patterns, and collaboration dynamics. The interactive visualizations powered by D3.js enable users
to delve deeper into the project's evolution, zooming in on specific commits, and exploring associated code changes.

FUTURE ENHANCEMENT
Looking towards the future, potential enhancements could include advanced collaboration features, such as real-time
collaboration and code review integration, further enriching the development workflow. Additionally, the project
could benefit from advanced filtering and search capabilities, allowing users to quickly locate specific commits or files
based on various criteria.
Continuous performance optimization, integration with popular development tools, and sophisticated branching
visualizations are additional areas for future improvement. By incorporating these enhancements, the Git Visualizer
project will continue to empower developers, streamline collaboration, and serve as an essential tool for
understanding and analyzing Git histories in a user-friendly and efficient manner
 REFERENCES
•Paper Title, Journal Name, Author Name & Month, Year
[1] “D3: Data-Driven Documents”, IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, Michael
Bostock, Vadim Ogievetsky, and Jeffrey Heer, 2011

[2] “Visual framework for big data in d3.js”, IEEE Workshop on Electronics, Computer and Applications
(IWECA), Fan Bao and Jia Chen, 2014

[3] “Challenges and Confusions in Learning Version Control with Git”, Information and Communication
Technologies in Education, Research, and Industrial Applications. (ICTERI), Ermolayev, V., Mayr, H.,
Nikitchenko, M., Spivakovsky, A., Zholtkevych, G.,, 2014
•Paper Title, Journal Name, Author Name & Month, Year
[4] “Implementing Version Control With Git and GitHub as a Learning Objective in Statistics and Data Science
Courses”, Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education, Matthew D. Beckman et al., 2021
[5] “A Quick Introduction to Version Control with Git and GitHub”, PLOS Computational Biology, John D.
Blischak et al., January 2016

[6] “Version Control Systems, Tools and Best Practices: Case Git”, Case 27, Tepavac, Igor & Valjevac, Krešimir
& Kliba, Stefano & Mijač, Marko, June 2015
 REFERENCES
•Paper Title, Journal Name, Author Name & Month, Year
[7] “Working with Text”, Beginning Go Programming, Hussain, R., Zulfiqar, M. , 2022

[8] “Using Goroutines and Channels”, Pro Go, Freeman, A., 2022

[9] “Comparison of Memory usage between REST API in Javascript and Golang”, MATRIK, Ardiansyah, H., &
Fatwanto, A., 2022P
aper Title, Journal Name, Author Name & Month, Year
[10] “Working with Text”, Beginning Go Programming, Hussain, R., Zulfiqar, M. , 2022

[11] “Using Goroutines and Channels”, Pro Go, Freeman, A., 2022

[12] “Comparison of Memory usage between REST API in Javascript and Golang”, MATRIK, Ardiansyah, H., &
Fatwanto, A., 2022
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