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Mastering Git [Video]

By : Thom Parkin
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Mastering Git [Video]

By: Thom Parkin

Overview of this book

<p>Controlling your projects—small or large—is easier now, owing to the advanced functionalities that Git brings with it. It performs fast, is easy to manage, and makes Source Control Management uncomplicated and effortless for you. It will help you implement that perfect workflow you have been looking for.</p> <p>This course is an exploration of solo and collaborative Source Control Management with the intention of expanding and improving your confidence and expertise with Git.</p> <p>You’ll begin with a brief overview of Source Control Management before setting up and verifying your Git installation. Then, you’ll move on to a more detailed look at the Git workflow and explore variants and the not-so-rare “special situations”. With a strong understanding of the Git history and structure, you’ll learn how to use powerful tools as Branching, Merging, Reset, Revert and so on. Next, you’ll take a deep dive into more intriguing features of Git such as, Rebase, Stash, Aliases, and Patches. You will explore several examples of these commands to improve the efficiency of using Git. Finally, when you have mastered the various tools provided by Git, you’ll be provided with some suggestions that’ll help you to move forward with Git.</p> <p>Once you are done with this course, perhaps you will be the one providing answers to others in trouble!</p> <h1>Style and Approach</h1> <p>With a focus on hands-on exercises, this video course walks through numerous commands, options, and operations with Git and helps you feel more confident and comfortable with creating your own projects.</p>
Table of Contents (10 chapters)
Chapter 3
The Git Workflow Under a Microscope
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Section 2
Setting the Stage
It is important to understand how changes are 'staged' in Gitin order to be added to a commit. - The Git 'add' command instructs Git to watch for changes in these files - Git tracks changes to all files - Learn how to move files in and out of the staging index