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Git Essentials
Git Essentials

Git Essentials: Create, merge, and distribute code with Git, the most powerful and flexible versioning system available

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If you are a software developer with little or no experience of versioning systems, or are familiar with other centralized versioning systems, then this book is for you. If you have some experience working with command lines or using Linux admin or just using Unix and want to know more about Git, then this book is ideal for you.

Who is this book for?

If you are a software developer with little or no experience of versioning systems, or are familiar with other centralized versioning systems, then this book is for you. If you have some experience working with command lines or using Linux admin or just using Unix and want to know more about Git, then this book is ideal for you.

What you will learn

  • Create, branch, and merge a local repository
  • Transport your work to a remote repository working in a centralized manner
  • Organize your source code using feature branches
  • Organize the development flow
  • Get a meaningful changelog using clear commit messages
  • Collaborate with teammates without any impediments
  • Experiment with your code without affecting functional code files
  • Explore some tools used to migrate to Git from other versioning systems without losing your development history
  • Extend your knowledge of Git with some useful resources

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Table of Contents

8 Chapters
1. Getting Started with Git Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Git Fundamentals – Working Locally Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Git Fundamentals – Working Remotely Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Git Fundamentals – Niche Concepts, Configurations, and Commands Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Obtaining the Most – Good Commits and Workflows Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Migrating to Git Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. Git Resources Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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Krunal Jhaveri Jul 10, 2015
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I bought the kindle copy for it, and it was a great ready to get all my basics right for git. Its really helpful to ace yourself in this technology world with one of the most powerful version control systems. I suggested one reading it once every week and keep it handy to get your git essentials in place
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Paul W Oct 06, 2015
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Good solid explanations of both the overall concepts and tricky details. Separate chapter for those migrating from Subversion.
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D. Bowser Jun 10, 2015
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This is an awesome text for learning and reviewing GIT functions. I work with new developers/designers regularly and explaining GIT can be rough if they've never used a VCS (version control system) before. Mr. Santacroce does an excellent job of breaking down the essentials so that you feel like a GIT ninja! I would recommend this book for both beginners and experienced users as there are always new things to learn and the diagrams make complicated code machinations seem like routine procedures. GIT is a valuable dev tool, but most users only scratch the surface of its capabilities. With this text you can take your GIT game to the next level!
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zl Jan 18, 2016
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good book. Real life examples.
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R. Alexander Sep 05, 2015
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I had been interested in learning about Git and GitHub for a long time, but always had trouble getting started. Based on previous reviews of Git Essentials, I decided to give it a try. I dove straight in and worked through the whole book relatively quickly. I now feel that I have a solid understanding of Git functionality and best practices. Ferdinando Santacroce doesn't bore you with a million little details or too much theory, and at the same time, he doesn't make you feel like you're missing part of the story by leaving too much out. Further, Git Essentials has a nice balance of seriousness and humor. It stays on point without being dry.If you know what Git is and would like to incorporate it into your workflow, I'd highly recommend this book as a means for getting started.
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