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 hooks allow you to control what the Git repository does when certain actions are performed.  They’re called “hooks” because they allow you to hook a script at a specific point in the Git workflow.

In this chapter, you will cover:

- What Git hooks are
- Pre-commit hooks
- Pre-receive hooks
- The `git cat-file` command

By the end, you should be comfortable with what Git hooks are and able to use them in your own projects.


Let's go over what you will learn in this chapter.

Introduction: Git Hooks