Git for Humans

Git's model of version control makes it indispensable for collaborating on digital projects of all stripes. Get situated with Git as David Demaree guides you through the command-line workflow, the nuances of repositories and branches, the elements of a solid commit message, and more. Pick up common version-tracking tasks, along with advice on trickier scenarios. You'll learn how to put Git to work for you—and work better with your team. Cover 1 Introduction 6 Chapter 1. Thinking in Versions 10 Chapter 2. Basics 24 Chapter 3. Branches 55 Chapter 4. Remotes 76 Chapter 5. History 97 Conclusion 124 Resources 125 Acknowledgments 134 References 136 Index 138