Git Fundamentals
- Length: 29 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: SitePoint
- Publication Date: 2014-02-01
Get up to speed with version control using Git today!
Do you have the impression that Git is only for geekier web developers? Think again! This short, introductory guide will show you that Git can easily be used by anyone — developers, designers, content specialists, marketers, and more — to manage their projects and to collaborate with others.
Git enables users to capture the state of their projects, and in doing so make it possible to revert to a previous state if required. The safety net that this provides aids collaboration, and encourages freedom to experiment.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Get an overview of version control using Git and how it works.
- Learn how to install and set up Git on Windows, Mac and Linux
- Learn to use basic Git commands (checkout, status, commit, and more) via the command line
- Use Git with a simple “Halo Whirled” example project to understand how it might fit into your worklow
WHO SHOULD DO THIS
Anyone looking to use Git for version control. This is a non-technical guide that’s suitable for anyone.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. An Introduction to Git
Chapter 2. Using Git
Appendix A. A Git Mini-Reference
