We are using TFVC as a repository for scripts (for imc FAMOS). Because these are plain-text scripts that can be tinkered with by engineers (not software engineers - mechanical engineers, etc.), I'd like to provide access without having to purchase VS or introduce a heavier solution (e.g. Eclipse). Really, Notepad plus some way to access TFVC is sufficient.
What is the recommended approach for something like this?
- I've looked at Visual Studio Code, but it works more with GIT and doesn't have TFVC integration (and the extension to allow it to integrate with TFVC requires an installation of VS).
- I've looked at "Team Explorer Everywhere", but it appears to require java, which does not get installed on our engineers' PCs.
- I've looked at the "TFS Power Tools". The shell extension looks very promising, but I can't figure out how to get started (e.g. create a workspace and map to a local folder). Also, some posts seem to suggest it requires VS to function properly.
- We have used the "Visual Studio Team Explorer" in the past, but it seems to be discontinued.
- TFS web access is painful to use as an editor, and doesn't appear to allow check-ins/check-outs.
Any other ideas or guidance would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
Brad.
