Version Control with Git

The time has long since past when HTML and a smattering of CSS and JavaScript were all we needed. With the current crop of web applications, frameworks, libraries and preprocessors, version control for code has become essential, particularly to help members of large teams work together on complex projects.

In this Pocket Guide, Ryan Taylor will introduce you to Git, a version control system that will change the way you manage your work and collaborate with teammates. Code fearlessly, knowing that every change you make is tracked, versioned and revertible at any time. Git’s capabilities are vast but getting started is simple. Once you’ve started using it, you’ll never look back.

Part 1: Getting started with Git

You’ve heard of version control and you know you should be using it – but what is it and where do you start?

Part 2: Working with repositories

We have Git installed and configured so let’s get stuck in. There are a handful of common Git commands you’ll be using all the time so let’s take a look at them.

Part 3: Unleashing Git’s true power

You now know everything you need to use Git at its most basic level. Now let’s look at arguably the best and most powerful feature of Git: branching.

Part 4: Rewriting history

One of the most important chapters. Learn how to go back to previous versions of files.

Part 5: Going remote with GitHub

Here we’ll look at GitHub and take our Git skills to the next level.