Git Docs

Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.

Creator: Linus Torvalds Profile
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Core Concepts and Setup

What is Git

Distributed version control system for code tracking changes.

Installation of Git

Steps to install Git on various operating systems.

Git Configuration

Initial setup for Git with username and email.

Basic Workflow

Typical flow: add, commit, push, and pull operations.

Understanding .git Folder

Contains all metadata and object history for project.

Why Git Over Other VCS

Advantages of Git compared to traditional version control tools.

Repository and Commits

Creating Repository

Initialize a Git repository to start version control.

Staging Area

Area where changes are prepared before committing.

Making Commits

Record changes to the repository with commit messages.

Viewing History

See previous commits and changes using Git log.

Ignoring Files

Exclude files from tracking using .gitignore configuration.

Branching and Merging

What is Branch

Branches let you diverge from main development line.

Creating Branches

Generate new branches for features or experiments.

Switching Branches

Move between branches to manage development flow.

Merging

Combine different branches into a single unified one.

Fast Forward and others

Different merge behaviors depending on history divergence.

Naming Conventions

Common conventions for clear and consistent branch naming.

Deleting Branches

Clean up branches locally and on remote.

Remote Repositories

Connecting to Github

Link local repo with GitHub using remote URL.

Syncing with Remote

Push and pull changes to and from remote.

Cloning

Download full repository including history from GitHub.

Collaboration Workflow

Best practices for working in teams with Git.

Undoing Changes

Discarding Changes

Navigate branches or undo changes safely.

Resetting Commits

Move HEAD and optionally working directory backward.

Reverting Commits

Undo changes by creating a new inverse commit.

Amending Commits

Edit the most recent commit including message.

Stashing

Temporarily save changes not ready to commit.

Advanced Concepts

Rebase

Move or combine commits to streamline history.

Cherry Picking

Apply specific commit from one branch to another.

Submodules

Include other repositories within your repository.

Hooks

Automate tasks with scripts at specific Git events.

Git Worktrees

Manage multiple working directories from one Git repo.