Git

Once you have learned the basics of Git it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the various Git objects, and how they relate to Read More >

If you followed along with the full guide on installing and serving GitWeb, you might be wondering what you can do with this program, and Read More >

The “checkout” command in Git, or git checkout in practice, has many different uses throughout the life of a Git project. However, it is primarily Read More >

Git aliases can help you save time by saving your favorite commands (and complicated options) into one terse command. These aliases can be simple as Read More >

When working with any set of files, whether it is for programming, document writing, or otherwise, you may notice all sorts of extra files appear Read More >

Is more information always better? In some cases, yes, more information can be a big help, especially when working on a large project with other Read More >

Setting up a “gitignore” file effectively makes certain files and directories invisible to Git tracking. This is one of the best ways to keep your Read More >

As you may already be aware, committing the state of your project with a git commit records any changes (additions or deletions) to the official Read More >

This article will introduce the uninitiated beginner to all the immediate Git fundamentals needed to start work right away. This is a crash course in Read More >

Most individuals working in the tech world in some form must know the basics of Git. Git is the likely candidate for most popular version Read More >

You can use Git locally to manage file versions, but more power comes when you distribute your work and allows other to collaborate. You can Read More >

The git clone command allows you to basically bring a Git-controlled project into your local computer. Most of the time, you’ll be Git cloning projects Read More >

It is important to remember that Git must be installed both on your local computer and at your remote server location. This article will show Read More >

Git allows you to do work in new “branches” separate from your main “master” branch. In effect, “checking out” branches in Git means actually copying Read More >

Changing the name of a Git branch is something you may need to do once in a while, and after mastering a few simple steps Read More >

As you will likely recall from our introductory guide on everything Git, you can create discrete branches in your project, upon which you can make Read More >

With Git, there are often many different ways to do the same thing. A lot of your work with Git will involve the formation of Read More >

Are you having trouble getting back to the “master” branch in Git? This article focuses on how you can use different branches in Git, view Read More >

By now, you should have a good grasp on the basics of Git. In this article, you will learn how to add files to Git. Read More >

Now that we have learned how to install git and start adding files to our staging index, we can now learn how to how to Read More >

Can you undo a commit in Git? There are many instances in which you may want to reset your current working directory to a former Read More >

Git is a powerful version control system you can use on virtually any workstation, but it is recommended that you set up a central hub Read More >

In this article, we’re going to look at two easy ways to remove files from the staging index in Git. In Git, there are many Read More >

As you may already know, Git is a powerful program. One wrong command can wipe out important work. In this article, you’ll learn how to Read More >

For all of those completionists out there who don’t like to lose anything, the thought of any kind of data loss—no matter how minor—is a Read More >

Merge conflicts will happen sometimes when you are working with a lot of files, or a lot of other users, on a Git project. Trying Read More >

Throughout the life of your project, you will reach various milestones. With Git, you mark significant improvements and modifications with commits, but often there will Read More >

We have already studied how you can use Git to manage versions of your software project. We have also shown you how you can use Read More >

As we mentioned in our Introduction to Git, there are many popular Git hosting solutions available, some proprietary and some free. One of the most Read More >

In this article, we’re going to cover some of the basic functions and settings you have in your GitHub account. Using your GitHub account properly Read More >

Now that you have created an account with GitHub, you are ready to create a new repository. This would be a good time to check Read More >

In this article, we’re going to learn how to connect a local project to a Github repository and—on the flip side—how to “clone” a GitHub Read More >

GitHub actions allows to make use of your GitHub-hosted code repositories for running custom scripts for testing, deployment, and much more. Before You Get Started Read More >

You may remember in our previous articles, we learned how to commit changes in our project to Git. We also learned how to add tags Read More >

There are so many Git hosting sites out there, including the popular GitHub, which acts as a hub for thousands of software projects. But for Read More >

If you are a regular command line user you are probably familiar with the frustration of slamming your TAB key and receiving no auto completions Read More >

In this article we’ll show you how you can easily host a basic website on your GitHub account using GitHub Pages. This can be valuable Read More >

In this article, we will be learning how to deploy a project with Git. The goal is to take a project under Git version control Read More >

Gitweb is the free and easy alternative to GitHub for anyone looking for a simple way to view and share git repositories online. You don’t Read More >

“Git config” is not only a concept but a command. When first starting out with Git, a few configurations must be made right away. You Read More >

Fatal error: does not appear to be a Git repository. This frustrating error is no stranger to Git users. And it can be difficult to Read More >

Git Hooks are basically scripts that you can trigger with a Git event. They come in both local and remote varieties. Local Git hooks include Read More >