Master Git and Beginner to Advanced is a comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide to using Git and GitHub effectively in your own projects. Whether you are a beginner who is new to Git and GitHub or have some experience with these tools, this book will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
In this book, you will learn how to install and set up Git, create and clone repositories, track and commit changes, collaborate with others using pull requests, and much more. You will also learn best practices for using Git and GitHub in a professional setting, such as writing good commit messages and using branches effectively. In addition, you will explore topics related to using Git and GitHub in a team environment, such as setting up a central repository and managing permissions.
By the end of this book, you will have a solid foundation in Git and GitHub and be well-equipped to use these tools in your own projects. So let's get started!
Right-sized for what a beginner needs to confidently get going
There are much larger books out there with more nuanced information and deeper dives into all things Git, but I think this is ‘right-sized’ for either the beginner that needs to be confident, show competency, and be a positive contributor to a group, or else to manage their own private repos correctly.
The ‘sensible’ and ‘prudent’ combination of showing how to use Git along with GitHub is super. It’s the way I suspect most want to feel confident in knowing how to do correctly. This book is enough to get them up to speed. The concise and clear examples of the core commands, their options, and when and how to use them I’m sure will be welcomed by the new user.
Everything is concise enough to be both learning book and active fast desk-side reference. Its great!
It doesn’t pretend to be the only resource you need, but you can read this quickly and feel confident immediately using the tools to manage/contribute to your projects.
As advised at the end, there are deeper dives to be had, and you are encouraged to continue your learning with those other resources.