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

Git contains the history of the changes within each repository’s local database.

# `git log` flags

While many Git-based tools will give you a visualization of this history to help you review the state of the system, it is less well-known that the `git log` command has many useful flags that give you the power to view the history in whatever way you like.

Familiarity with the `git log` command can not only save you a lot of time, but it can also speed up the Git learning process and is available wherever Git is, so you’re not dependent on a particular tool to use Git effectively.


Introduction: Git Log