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

## Who is this module for?

This module is for anyone who aims to have a deeper knowledge and proficiency in Git. This module offers an introduction to Git, so learners can safely assume that this module will help them understand and use Git. 

## Module structure

This module contains __ Twenty-one_ chapters, namely:

1. __Introduction to Git:__

    This chapter provides an introduction to Git and its basic jargon.

2. __Git Basics:__
    
     This chapter goes through the basics of Git, such as initializing, viewing, retrieving, adding files, and committing changes to a Git repository.

3. __Clone a Repository:__

    This chapter teaches us cloning repositories and how to recover repositories. 

4. __Git Branching:__

    In this chapter, we'll learn about Git branching and how to create branches.

5. __Merging:__

    This chapter teaches us about merging branches into a single code. 

6. __Git Stash:__

    In this chapter, we'll learn about Git stash and how it works. 

7. __Git Add Interactive:__

    This chapter introduces us to the `git add -i' command. 

8. __Reflog:__

    In this chapter, we'll learn about the reflog system in Git and how to get back a lost commit. 

9. __Cherry Picking:__

    This chapter will teach us about cherry picking and when cherry picking and when it will fail. 

10. __Git Rebase:__

    This chapter will teach us Git Rebase by giving an outline, and a walkthrough of a simple rebase. 

11. __Git Bisect:__

    In this chapter, we'll learn about Git Bisect. It will go through the `git bisect` command and the difference between the `~` and the `^` operators. 

12. __Fetching and Pulling Content:__

    This chapter will teach us how to fetch repositories using Git. It will also teach us the usage of the `git fetch` command. 

13. __Working with Multiple Repositories:__

    This chapter will teach us about three-linked repositories and how to work with them.

14. __Pushing Code:__

    This chapter will introduce us to pushing code to a Git repository. It will also teach us the concepts related to pushing, such as pushing branches and pushing to repositories with different content. 

15. __Git Submodules:__

    This chapter will teach us about submodules and the `git submodules` command. It also teaches us how git tracks the submodule's state.

16. __Pull Requests:__

    This chapter goes through pull requests in Git. It also teaches us forking, branching and pulling a repository. 

17. __Git Log:__

    This chapter teaches us the `git log` command and the concepts of the log history in Git.

18. __Squashing Commits:__

    This chapter goes through the concept of squashing commits. It also teaches us the `git rebase -i` command. 

19. __Bare Repositories:__

    This chapter will introduce us to bare repositories, and how to set them up. It will also teach us squashing the commits. 

20. __Cherry-Picking and Three-Way Merges:__

    This chapter will introduce us to three-way merges and how cherry-picking works with it.

21. __Git Hooks:__

    This chapter will introduce us to Git hooks and how they work. It will also teach us about the `pre-commit` hook.

# Who is this module for?

This module is for anyone who aims to have a deeper knowledge and proficiency in Git. This module offers an introduction to Git, so learners can safely assume that this module will help them understand and use Git. 

# Module structure

This module contains __ Twenty-one_ chapters, namely:

1. __Introduction to Git:__

    This chapter provides an introduction to Git and its basic jargon.

2. __Git Basics:__
    
     This chapter goes through the basics of Git, such as initializing, viewing, retrieving, adding files, and committing changes to a Git repository.

3. __Clone a Repository:__

    This chapter teaches us cloning repositories and how to recover repositories. 

4. __Git Branching:__

    In this chapter, we'll learn about Git branching and how to create branches.

5. __Merging:__

    This chapter teaches us about merging branches into a single code. 

6. __Git Stash:__

    In this chapter, we'll learn about Git stash and how it works. 

7. __Git Add Interactive:__

    This chapter introduces us to the `git add -i' command. 

8. __Reflog:__

    In this chapter, we'll learn about the reflog system in Git and how to get back a lost commit. 

9. __Cherry Picking:__

    This chapter will teach us about cherry picking and when cherry picking and when it will fail. 

10. __Git Rebase:__

    This chapter will teach us Git Rebase by giving an outline, and a walkthrough of a simple rebase. 

11. __Git Bisect:__

    In this chapter, we'll learn about Git Bisect. It will go through the `git bisect` command and the difference between the `~` and the `^` operators. 

12. __Fetching and Pulling Content:__

    This chapter will teach us how to fetch repositories using Git. It will also teach us the usage of the `git fetch` command. 

13. __Working with Multiple Repositories:__

    This chapter will teach us about three-linked repositories and how to work with them.

14. __Pushing Code:__

    This chapter will introduce us to pushing code to a Git repository. It will also teach us the concepts related to pushing, such as pushing branches and pushing to repositories with different content. 

15. __Git Submodules:__

    This chapter will teach us about submodules and the `git submodules` command. It also teaches us how git tracks the submodule's state.

16. __Pull Requests:__

    This chapter goes through pull requests in Git. It also teaches us forking, branching and pulling a repository. 

17. __Git Log:__

    This chapter teaches us the `git log` command and the concepts of the log history in Git.

18. __Squashing Commits:__

    This chapter goes through the concept of squashing commits. It also teaches us the `git rebase -i` command. 

19. __Bare Repositories:__

    This chapter will introduce us to bare repositories, and how to set them up. It will also teach us squashing the commits. 

20. __Cherry-Picking and Three-Way Merges:__

    This chapter will introduce us to three-way merges and how cherry-picking works with it.

21. __Git Hooks:__

    This chapter will introduce us to Git hooks and how they work. It will also teach us about the `pre-commit` hook.

Learn about the intended audience and the prerequisites for this module.

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

About this Module

Who is this module for?

Module structure