Add Rstudio documentation

chapters/branches.qmd

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 ## Creating a new branch
 
+::: {.panel-tabset}
+
+#### Command Line {{< fa terminal >}}
+
 To create a new branch, use `git branch` followed by a branch name.
 For example, to create a new branch called `feature` run the following command:
 
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 `-v` or `--verbose`: Shows more information when listing branches, including the last commit message.
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+#### RStudio {{< fa brands r-project >}}
+
+To create a new branch using the RStudio GUI, follow these steps:
+
+1. **Access the Git Pane**:
+Locate the Git pane, usually found in the top-right corner of the RStudio interface.
+
+2. **Create a New Branch**:
+On the top of the pane, on the left side to the name of the branch you are currently on, there is a purple branch symbol.
+Click on it.
+
+3. **Name the New Branch**:
+A prompt will appear asking you to name the new branch.
+Enter the desired name for your new branch, for example, `feature`.
+You can also choose to setup a remote branch with the same name.
+
+4. **Create and Switch to the New Branch**:
+After naming the new branch, click "Create" to create the branch.
+RStudio will create the new branch and automatically switch to it.
+You should see a confirmation message indicating the successful creation and switch to the new branch.
+
+![Creating a branch using Rstudio](../static/rstudio_newbranch.png){#fig-rstudio_newbranch}
+
+:::
+
 ## Switching branches
 
+::: {.panel-tabset}
+
+#### Command Line {{< fa terminal >}}
+
 To switch to another branch, you can use `git checkout` or `git switch`.
 For example, enter the following command to switch to the newly created `feature` branch:
 
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 It can be used for branch switching, but it may have some ambiguity in its syntax, especially when used for other purposes.
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+#### RStudio {{< fa brands r-project >}}
+
+To switch to another branch using the RStudio GUI, follow these steps:
+
+1. **Access the Git Pane**:
+Locate the Git pane, usually found in the top-right corner of the RStudio interface.
+
+2. **View Branches**:
+In the Git pane, you should see the name of the branch you are currently on.
+E.g. "Main" or "Master".
+Click on the name of your current branch.
+This will open a dialog showing the current branch and available branches.
+
+3. **Switch to Another Branch**:
+In the branches dialog, you will see a list of branches. Locate the branch you want to switch to, for example, feature.
+Click on the branch name (e.g., feature) to select it.
+After clicking on it, RStudio will switch to the selected branch.
+You should see a confirmation message indicating the successful switch, similar to the command line output: Switched to branch 'feature'
+
+![Switching branches using Rstudio](../static/rstudio_switchbranch.png){#fig-rstudio_switchbranch}
+
+:::
+
 ### Switching branches with uncommitted changes
 
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