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Azure data factory git mode is empty at my branch while the git repository has code

So, as a title says. I had a git 'feature' branch that I worked on some while ago, and placed on hold. So, not merging into collaboration branches. Now, I come back to it, and while git (Azure dev ops) has all the code and resource, the ADF when in the git mode shows nothing under that branch.

branch empty

1.) I can't "disconnect" and reconnect the git repo, as there are many other branches, and
I got in trouble with it before, when doing it. 2.) I can't "Import" from live environment, as it is much ahead from the branch I am in.

git config

Seeking some help.

Solution

  • OK, I figured out the reason for this problem on my own, and want to share it. Maybe somebody can use it. In Git configuration in the ADF, there is a selection of "root folder"

    Git config

    What happened is, that initially, I configured it with that "Root folder" saying "\adf-code" for better organization. Later, I was doing "Disconnect" from Git repository, and connecting again. So, when I did that, the second time, I left the "Root Folder" saying "\". This caused some branches to look "empty" in ADF. To make things worse, I clicked on "Import from live mode" at one point, and it messed up some of my work in progress, causing a log of problems. I now, have to modify the git folder structure.

    When working as a Java developer, I only dealt with git, from local environment, kind of keeping it a single dimensional operations and it was easier to be in control. But now with ADF, it does some commits for you leaving you somewhat in the dark.

    ** Keep this in mind, and document thoroughly the way you configure git with your Azure Data Factory