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

So far you've seen fairly contrived and straightforward Git repositories.

# Cloning

First, you’re going to clone a codebase with a history. My rather messy `shutit` project is a good example to look at. Not because of any careful curation or attention to detail in its construction but for the messiness of its history as I’ve become better acquainted with Git.

```Shell
1	git clone https://github.com/ianmiell/shutit.git
2	cd shutit
```

Clone a repository and view its history.


A Realistic Log History