In this module, you will get hands-on experience working with Git and its advanced concepts.

DevOps for Developers

Git is one of the most widely used version control tools, and is something that every developer should become comfortable with. In this module, you will get hands-on experience working with Git so that when it comes time to use it, you’ll be ready.

You’ll start by learning some of the more fundamental concepts such as initializing a Git repository, adding files to a repository, and how to commit changes. You’ll also learn how to clone a repository, and how to create branching.

You’ll then make your way to some more advanced concepts like Git stash, cherry-picking, working with multiple repositories, pushing code, and a lot more.

By the end of this module, you will have a proficient and working knowledge of Git which will serve you well throughout your career.

Git and GitHub

This chapter covers:

- `git bisect`
- The `^` operator
- The `~` operator
- The `git show` command

## What is bisecting?

Bisecting is a very powerful tool for finding bugs. You won't necessarily need it that often. But when you do, it will come in very handy and possibly make you a hero.

However, it's not magical and understanding what it is will help you understand where it will be useful.

When it is magical, you create a Git bisect "session" and interact with the repository until you get the answer to your problem.

This chapter covers:

- `git bisect`
- The `^` operator
- The `~` operator
- The `git show` command

# What is bisecting?

Bisecting is a very powerful tool for finding bugs. You won't necessarily need it that often. But when you do, it will come in very handy and possibly make you a hero.

However, it's not magical and understanding what it is will help you understand where it will be useful.

When it is magical, you create a Git bisect "session" and interact with the repository until you get the answer to your problem.

Let us go over what you will learn in this chapter.

Before We Begin

Introduction to Git

Git Basics

Clone a Repository

Git Branching

Merging

Git Stash

Git Add Interactive

Reflog

Cherry Picking

Git Rebase

Git Bisect

Fetching and Pulling Content

Working With Multiple Repositories

Pushing Code

Git Submodules

Pull Requests

Git Log

Squashing Commits

Bare Repositories

Cherry-Picking and Three-Way Merges

Git Hooks

Conclusion

Introduction: Git Bisect