Learning Git will help you gain an insight on using different features of Git to increase efficiency in a collaborative work environment.
Start off by installing Git and learn about different version control approaches. Walk through different types of workflows available and select the one best suited for you. Initialize your first repository to start working on your project. Develop an authentication system for your repositories with the help of SSH keys. Combine your work with that of several other contributors with the help of branching and forking. Using pull requests put your work in sync with that of other patrons. Delve through various concepts like rebasing and rewriting commands to manage your commit history. Furthermore, learn to tag different versions of code to identify them easily. Finally, analyze the changes in the code and trace them to its early stage.
Towards the end of the course, you'll be well versed with using diverse features of Git to your own advantage!
About the Author
Sam Slotsky is a software engineer and saxophonist originating from Sioux City, IA. He attended the University of Iowa for Computer Science and Music and is currently employed by Ackmann & Dickenson, Inc. of Minneapolis, specializing in backend web applications, databases, and JavaScript. Additionally, Sam has authored and contributed to open source packages for use with the Meteor framework and makes occasional posts on Coderwall's tech blog.
Git – Quick Start
Building Your First Repository
In order to collaborate, other team members need access to your repository. Add a link to an online remote repository where everyone's changes will be gathered.
You need to be able to identify when changes were made to files and who made them. Use "git log" with various options to see the story of how your project was built.
Quick quiz to test your learning!
Working in a Team
Advanced Features
You've acquired substantial knowledge on a powerful versioning tool. Review the lessons learned and get some hands-on experience.