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Allow for different branches when viewing repository code

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#10 opened on Jul 11, 2017

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enhancementhelp wanted

Description

As of currently, only code in the master branch of every repo can be viewed. Definitely need to allow for the user to switch branches.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptreact native
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
React NativeGitHub API basicsUnderstanding of state management
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
To implement branch switching, examine the current repository code viewer component (likely in the components folder) and how it fetches repository content. The GitHub API endpoints for contents support a 'ref' parameter. Look for how the current branch is hardcoded to 'master' and refactor to allow passing a branch name from a branch selector. Consider using a picker or dropdown to list branches fetched from the repository's branches endpoint. Ensure that the state management (e.g., Redux or React Context) is updated to reflect the selected branch.