Название: Git Essentials: Developer's Guide to Git
Автор: Francois Dupire, David Landup
Издательство: StackAbuse
Год: 2021-2022
Страниц: 186
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf (true)
Размер: 10.2 MB

Git Essentials is a book for for all developers, beginner to advanced, and written to get you up to speed with the world's most popular version control system. Git has become synonymous with VCSs and is expected to be in the wheelhouse of every developer as one of the most fundamental tools used to coordinate software development.

Stop turning to Google every time you need to commit some code, create a feature branch, or tag a release. With this book, you'll actually learn Git instead of just memorize the commands. We're all guilty of copy-pasting Git commands from the first result that shows up in Google, but the important question we're missing is - is that really the right thing for our situation? Learning and understanding these commands will help you become a more productive member of your team.

This book assumes no prior experience with Git, it applies to any operating system, and will work with any source files that can be version controlled. It covers almost everything you need to know, from why version control systems are considered fundamental tools to the basics of Git to advanced operations and best practices.

Though Git is not a tool exclusively reserved for developers, this book has been written and edited by developers and with a technical target audience in mind. However, if you’re not alienated from opening a terminal (or console) and wish to learn about Git - you’re more than welcome! So what can you expect to do after reading this book?

• Knowledge of Version Control Systems.
• Setting up Git on your local machine.
• Knowledge of Git-related concepts.
• Knowledge of both basic and advanced Git operations.
• Ability to collaborate on a Git repository with branches, remote repositories, and branching models.
• Ability to organize your work efficiently with Git.
• Knowledge to avoid common dangers and pitfalls.

Throughout the book, we’ll be building a very simple project to help out with illustrating the workings of Git. The final state of that example can be found on GitHub, an immensely popular platform for hosting software engineering projects and version control using Git.

We’ll be using Java to create a simple calculator, though, the exact same steps are applied to any type of file or language you’re using. Whether you’re writing a fantasy book and want to keep track of the changes, or you’re making software - Git applies to all in much the same way.

The book is written and meant to be read from start to end, since it aims at readers without much or small prior experience with Git, though, feel free to skip any chapters you’re already familiar with if you feel confident about your knowledge.