In this case, you can just checkout the tip of the remote branch that you would like to review. That way you don’t need to create a local branch if you are not planning on contributing to it. It can also be helpful if you would like to review code from a remote branch (a colleague’s branch, for example). For example, it allows you to go back to a previous point in your repository’s history where you can run or test your code.
If you prefer an inline diff, you can use the diff configuration options gear and switch to an inline diff view.Ĭhecking out a commit can be beneficial in multiple ways.
