Gitar webinars & videos

Gitar intro at AWS reInvent 2024

Learn how to eliminate technical debt by using a combination of code analysis and gen AI with Gitar. Visit us at https://www.gitar.ai to learn how our automated software maintenance can help with code and framework migrations, code clean up and more.

How We Automated Code Maintenance and You Can Too!

Let’s face it: as developers, we dedicate a third of our time to code maintenance, which includes tasks such as upgrading dependencies, addressing security vulnerabilities, and removing obsolete code. This is tedious and repetitive. Neglecting regular maintenance can lead to costly outcomes, including unexpected crashes, and it makes the codebase more difficult to understand and evolve. However, automation of these tasks is not always straightforward. Existing tools such as security scanners and feature flag systems warn you about the issues or obsolete code, but fall short of automatically rectifying these problems. Tools that upgrade dependencies merely increase the version number, leaving engineers to handle any API compatibility issues. Automating code changes is hard, and the polyglot nature of modern development makes it harder. In this talk, we delve into code rewriting techniques such as pattern matching, program analysis, and AI. We illustrate how we leveraged the complementing power of these tools to generate over 1,800 automated pull requests, eliminating or refactoring more than 500,000 lines of code. In this talk, you also learn how to harness the power of these tools to drive down tech debt, ensuring your codebase is not only functional but also future-proof. Presented by Ameya Ketkar and Gautam Korlam (Gitar) at DPE Summit 2024, an event developed and hosted by Gradle.

Large Scale Code Refactoring

Join Donald, as he demonstrates how Gitar simplifies refactoring large-scale codebases, using the Confluent CLI application as an example. This massive Go-based project, with over 1,000 files and 100,000 lines of code, faces challenges like feature flag proliferation and technical debt. In this demo, you'll see how Gitar: - Automates the cleanup of a feature flag across an entire codebase. - Performs deep static analysis to identify and clean up all related dead code. - Generates detailed, traceable pull requests for seamless code reviews. - Gitar makes tackling technical debt in large codebases efficient and stress-free. 💡 Learn more and join the conversation at: https://gitar.ai Join our community: https://join.slack.com/t/gitarcommunity/shared_invite/zt-2v9b1j0mt-mrdX5WRUK0txQ8YLkO9TPw Twitter: @GitarCode Website: gitar.ai Transform your codebase with Gitar today! 🚀

Automating the Removal of Lombok Experimental Annotations with GitarBot

Are Lombok experimental annotations creating complexity in your Java codebase? Gitar Bot makes it simple to modernize your code while keeping it clean and maintainable. In this video, Roshan from Gitar demonstrates how our tool can seamlessly remove Lombok experimental annotations, converting them into pure Java code. Whether you're looking to simplify dependencies, improve code readability, or move to better-supported libraries, our solution is designed to save you time and ensure accuracy. What you’ll learn: ✅ Why teams choose to remove Lombok experimental annotations ✅ A step-by-step guide to using Gitar Bot to automate the process ✅ Examples of clean, pure Java code generated by the tool This isn’t just a de-Lombok process—it’s a smarter, more efficient way to ensure your codebase evolves with your team’s needs. Learn more at: https://gitar.ai Join our community: https://join.slack.com/t/gitarcommunity/shared_invite/zt-2v9b1j0mt-mrdX5WRUK0txQ8YLkO9TPw Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to see more ways Gitar can streamline your development workflow! 🚀

Automating your JUnit 4 to JUnit 5 Migration with GitarBot

Migrating your test suite from JUnit 4 to JUnit 5 just got easier! 🚀 In this video, Roshan, demonstrates how our automated tool simplifies the daunting task of migrating JUnit 4 tests to JUnit 5. No more manual updates, potential errors, or wasted weeks of developer time—our Gitar Bot handles everything for you, from updating imports and annotations to modernizing assertion syntax. What you’ll see in this video: ✅ How to install and use Gitar Bot in your repository ✅ A step-by-step walkthrough of the migration process ✅ Examples of updates made to imports, annotations, and assertions ✅ How the tool creates a seamless, error-free pull request If you’re looking to modernize your codebase effortlessly, this video is for you. Say goodbye to manual migrations and hello to automation! Learn more at: https://gitar.ai Join our community: https://join.slack.com/t/gitarcommunity/shared_invite/zt-2v9b1j0mt-mrdX5WRUK0txQ8YLkO9TPw Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on automating code maintenance! 👍

Automating Flutter Code Refactoring

Discover one of Gitar's most powerful features: its ability to work across a wide range of programming languages. In this demo, we showcase how Gitar simplifies code maintenance by cleaning up a Flutter repository to permanently enable a dark mode feature. Using Gitar's GitHub bot, you can: - Automate feature flag cleanups. - Generate clean and optimized pull requests. - Eliminate leftover dead code with ease. Watch as Gitar analyzes Flutter code, refactors it, and creates a pull request, all with just one command. Say goodbye to manual code cleanup and hello to automated efficiency! Learn more at: https://gitar.ai Join our community: https://join.slack.com/t/gitarcommunity/shared_invite/zt-2v9b1j0mt-mrdX5WRUK0txQ8YLkO9TPw Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to see more ways Gitar can streamline your development workflow! 🚀

Webinar: Code migration best practices: Successful strategies for automating code migrations

Replay Gitar's webinar to learn how to transform code migrations from a headache into a smooth, efficient process. We cover best practices, key steps to follow, and how to de-risk timelines with smart automation. You'll walk away with tips on getting executive buy-in, leveraging tools, preventing regressions, and articulating the business value of seamless migrations. Don’t miss out on unlocking a hassle-free migration strategy! Learn more at: https://gitar.ai Join our community: https://join.slack.com/t/gitarcommunity/shared_invite/zt-2v9b1j0mt-mrdX5WRUK0txQ8YLkO9TPw Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to see more ways Gitar can streamline your development workflow! 🚀

Gitar - Droidcon SF 2024

Let's face it: as developers, we dedicate a third of our time to code maintenance, which includes tasks such as upgrading dependencies, addressing security vulnerabilities, and removing obsolete code. This is tedious and repetitive. Neglecting regular maintenance can lead to costly outcomes, including unexpected crashes and it makes the codebase more difficult to understand and evolve. However, automation of these tasks is not always straightforward. Existing tools such as security scanners, feature flag systems warn you about the issues or obsolete code but fall short of automatically rectifying these problems. Tools that upgrade dependencies merely increase the version number, leaving engineers to handle any API compatibility issues. Automating code changes is hard, and the polyglot nature of modern development makes it harder. In this talk, we will delve into code rewriting techniques such as pattern matching, program analysis, and AI. We will illustrate how we leveraged the complementing power of these tools to generate over 1800 automated pull requests, eliminating or refactoring more than 500,000 lines of code. In this talk, you will also learn how to harness the power of these tools to drive down tech debt, ensuring your apps are not only functional but also future-proof. Learn more at: https://gitar.ai Join our community: https://join.slack.com/t/gitarcommunity/shared_invite/zt-2v9b1j0mt-mrdX5WRUK0txQ8YLkO9TPw Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to see more ways Gitar can streamline your development workflow! 🚀

Automatic Feature Flag Cleanup using Gitar

Learn how Gitar works seamlessly across multiple languages to clean up stale feature flags. Visit us at https://www.gitar.ai to learn how our automated software maintenance can help with code and framework migrations, code clean up and more.