<h1>Git</h1>

<p><a href="https://git-scm.com/">Git</a> is a distributed open source

<a href="/source-control.html">source control</a> (also referred to as "version

control") system commonly used to track and manage file changes. Git is

frequently used as the version control system for Python projects.</p>

<p><a href="https://git-scm.com/" style="border: none;"><img src="/img/git-logo.png" width="100%" alt="Official Git logo." class="technical-diagram"></a></p>

<div class="well see-also">Git is an implementation of the <a href="/source-control.html">source control</a> concept. Learn how these pieces fit together in the <a href="/development-environments.html">development environments</a> chapter or view the <a href="/table-of-contents.html">table of contents</a> for all topics.</div>

<h2>Git tutorials</h2>

<p>Git can take awhile to wrap your head around, even for experienced software

developers. The following tutorials can quickly get you up to speed.</p>

<ul>

<li>

<p>The <a href="https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2">official Pro Git</a> book is available

online for free. It is awesome both as a step-by-step walkthrough and as

a bookmarked reference on specific topics.</p>

</li>

<li>

<p><a href="https://codewords.recurse.com/issues/two/git-from-the-inside-out">Git from the inside out</a>

provides a spectacular walkthrough for developers who have used Git before

but want to go deeper in understanding what each command does under the

covers instead of simply using the tool as a black box.</p>

</li>

<li>

<p><a href="https://red-badger.com/blog/2016/11/29/gitgithub-in-plain-english">Git and GitHub in plain English</a>

is a high-level overview of both Git and GitHub. This guide is intended

for both non-programmers and junior developers who want to learn everything

from terminology to workflow.</p>

</li>

<li>

<p><a href="https://blog.marvelapp.com/designers-guide-git/">A Designer's Guide to Git</a>

gives a beginner's Git overview for non-programmers. The tutorial also

covers using Git clients such as the GitHub desktop application.</p>

</li>

</ul>

<h2>Specific Git resources</h2>

<p>Large tutorials are great for getting started with Git. However, sometimes

you need tactical support or want to learn new tricks to add to your

workflow. These resources will come in handy for specific Git subjects.</p>

<ul>

<li>

<p><a href="http://chris.beams.io/posts/git-commit/">How to Write a Git Commit Message</a>

provides strong advice that will help you write consistent, concise and

contextual messages on your commits. Commit messages are especially

important when working with others on a long-lasting project where you

dive through the commit history via <code>git log</code> and related commands.</p>

</li>

<li>

<p><a href="http://ohshitgit.com/">Oh shit, Git!</a> is a profanity-filled description

of tips to get you out of binds you may find yourself in when you get too

tricky with Git commands. </p>

</li>

<li>

<p><a href="https://philna.sh/">Phil Nash</a> shows how to use the <code>git reflog</code> command

in <a href="https://philna.sh/blog/2017/01/04/git-back-to-the-future/">Git back to the future</a>.</p>

</li>

<li>

<p><a href="http://blog.plover.com/prog/git-tastrophe.html">Another Git catastrophe cleaned up</a>

goes through a difficult merge scenario that required deep Git

understanding to properly fix.</p>

</li>

<li>

<p>Erlang's source code provides a concise explanation on

<a href="https://github.com/erlang/otp/wiki/Writing-good-commit-messages">writing good commit messages</a>

that any programming ecosystem can learn from. </p>

</li>

<li>

<p><a href="https://git.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/GitTips">GitTips</a> is a list of

pro tips to clean up common issues and how to dive through Git history

to find specific text.</p>

</li>

<li>

<p><a href="http://www.alexkras.com/19-git-tips-for-everyday-use/">19 Tips For Everyday Git Use</a>

is a laundry list of helpful Git tips on commands such as <code>git bisect</code>,

<code>git stash</code> and <code>git difftool</code>.</p>

</li>

<li>

<p>Git allows command aliasing, which allowed one developer to create his

own list of <a href="https://hackernoon.com/lesser-known-git-commands-151a1918a60">lesser known Git commands</a>

that alias more complicated Git lines.</p>

</li>

</ul>

accomplish with a side project. I really appreciate all of the in-person

feedback, emails and pull requests I've received from the community. Keep

them coming!</p>

<p>For 2017 I am filling in the grayed-out topics on the

<a href="/table-of-contents.html">all topics</a> page. I will also address the

tactical fixes and improvements that need to be made which are listed

in the "tactical improvements" section below.</p>

<h2>Other updates</h2>

<p>I am also working with Michael Kennedy of

<a href="https://talkpython.fm">Talk Python to Me</a> on our

<a href="https://training.talkpython.fm/courses/explore_entrepreneurs/python-for-entrepreneurs-build-and-launch-your-online-business">Python for Entrepreneurs</a>

video course.</p>

<h2>Pull requests and fixes</h2>

<h2>Tactical improvements</h2>

<p>Every page on Full Stack Python is a work-in-progress that can always

use improvements. The following items on this list need some love and

attention.</p>

<ul>

<li><a href="/git.html">Git</a> page: Add "why use git?", "what is a distributed version

control system?", "what's the difference between git and github?" and

"git clients" sections.</li>

</ul>