Git Fundamentals

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. Git Fundamentals......Page 2 Table of Contents......Page 6 Synopsis......Page 8 What to Expect......Page 10 Setting up Git......Page 11 The History is Important......Page 12 Let's Git Started!......Page 14 The Commit—Setting Your Work in Stone......Page 16 Checkout—Stepping Back in Time......Page 18 Log—Reviewing the History of Your Project......Page 19 Status......Page 20 Comparing Changes......Page 22 Branches......Page 23 Merging......Page 24 Never Fear Change Again!......Page 25 Return the Favor......Page 26 List of Basic Git Commands......Page 28