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Image of A 16 Year History of the Git Init Command Start here A 16 Year History of the Git Init Command In this article, we'll discuss the Git Init command and how it has changed every year for the past 16 years since Git's inception in April 2005. 23 min read · Oct 2021 Image of What % of Git commit messages use the imperative mood? Data What % of Git commit messages use the imperative mood? In this article, we'll estimate the percentage of commit messages that use the imperative mood. 5 min read · Jun 2020 Image of Version Control Systems | A Technical Guide to VCS Internals Deep dive Version Control Systems | A Technical Guide to VCS Internals Learn what a version control system is and provide technical details of some of the most popular version control systems like SCCS, RCS, CVS, Subversion, Git, and Mercurial. 27 min read · Nov 2019

A series

Baby Git: Git's first commit, read line by line

Linus Torvalds' first version of Git was about a thousand lines of C. These posts walk through it, file by file, to show what Git was before it was Git.

  1. 1 Release3 min
  2. 2 Decoding Git - Guidebook For Developers: Introduction To Git's Code7 min
  3. 3 Decoding Git Guidebook: Chapter 212 min
  4. 4 Staging Index3 min

Git basics

Learn the Git core commands and concepts you'll use every day.

  • Image of What is git citool? | Interactive commits in Git What is git citool? | Interactive commits in Git Learn about the powerful git citool command that simplifies the process of code review and integration with an easy-to-understand graphical interface. 5 min read · Jan 2023
  • Image of git notes | Enhance Git Commit Messages with Notes git notes | Enhance Git Commit Messages with Notes In this article, we will discuss what Git notes are and how to use them in your Git workflow. 5 min read · Oct 2022
  • Image of What is an Annotated Tag in Git? What is an Annotated Tag in Git? 4 min read · Sep 2022
  • Image of What is a commit in Git? What is a commit in Git? In this article, we'll explain everything you need to know about Git commits. 9 min read · Sep 2022
  • Image of git-story: Create mp4 Video Animations of Your Git Commit History with 1 Command git-story: Create mp4 Video Animations of Your Git Commit History with 1 Command Git Story is a tool that enables developers to create .mp4 video animations of their Git repository commit history, branches, and tags. 6 min read · Jul 2022
  • Image of A Guide to Git Stash: Save Changes for Later A Guide to Git Stash: Save Changes for Later Want to shelve a feature and work on something else? Learn how to use Git Stash to save changes for later. 8 min read · Jun 2022
  • Image of Git Tag | Git Tagging Explained Git Tag | Git Tagging Explained A guide for learning the git tag command and how it fits into the Git workflow. 9 min read · Apr 2022
  • Image of Git Add | Adding Changes to Git’s Staging Area Git Add | Adding Changes to Git’s Staging Area Using git add to stage changes in a git workflow. 10 min read · Apr 2022
  • Image of Git Status Command | Uses, Applications & Related Commands Git Status Command | Uses, Applications & Related Commands A straightforward how-to tutorial for those looking to learn the git status command. 8 min read · Apr 2022
  • Image of Git Commit Messages: Best Practices & Guidelines Git Commit Messages: Best Practices & Guidelines The practical guide to everything you've ever wanted to know about working with Git commit messages. 13 min read · Mar 2022
  • Image of What % of Git commit messages use the imperative mood? What % of Git commit messages use the imperative mood? In this article, we'll estimate the percentage of commit messages that use the imperative mood. 5 min read · Jun 2020
  • Image of What is the most popular initial commit message in Git? What is the most popular initial commit message in Git? This article analyzes different initial commit messages in the Git version control system using a GitHub dataset from Google BigQuery. 5 min read · Apr 2020
  • Image of What is an initial commit in Git? What is an initial commit in Git? This article describes what an initial commit is in the Git version control system. 3 min read · Apr 2020

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Branching and merging

Learn how to work with branches and merge your changes together.

  • Image of A Comprehensive Guide to Git Merge A Comprehensive Guide to Git Merge Don’t let git merge or merge conflicts intimidate you. Learn all about git merge, fast forward and 3-way merging, git conflicts, and how to merge and handle git conflicts with ease. 9 min read · Aug 2022
  • Image of Git Branches | Git List Branches & Other Branch Commands Git Branches | Git List Branches & Other Branch Commands Learn what Git branches are and how to use branches in Git 9 min read · May 2022
  • Image of Checkout Initial Commit Checkout Initial Commit We explain how to check out the initial commit of any open source project using Git. Examining the initial commit is a great way to learn how a program's code works. 2 min read · Jul 2019

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Rewriting history

Learn how to change and clean up commits you've already made.

  • Image of git cherry-pick | Learn to Cherry Pick Commits in Git git cherry-pick | Learn to Cherry Pick Commits in Git A complete guide to using the git cherry pick command. 10 min read · Sep 2022
  • Image of Git Rebase | A Guide to Rebasing in Git Git Rebase | A Guide to Rebasing in Git Learn both the theory and practice of git rebase in this comprehensive yet concise guide. 11 min read · Aug 2022
  • Image of Git Reset | The Git Reset Command Explained Git Reset | The Git Reset Command Explained A guide to use the git reset command as a part of your Git workflow. 11 min read · May 2022
  • Image of 4 Git Commands that Rewrite Commit History 4 Git Commands that Rewrite Commit History In this article, we’ll cover some of the most common Git commands used to rewrite history. 8 min read · Dec 2020

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Working with a team

Learn how to share your work and stay in sync with your team.

  • Image of git push | Pushing changes to a remote repository git push | Pushing changes to a remote repository Git push updates a remote repository with your local changes. Continue reading to follow step-by-step instructions for the git push command, including force pushing. 8 min read · Oct 2022
  • Image of git clone | How to Clone a Repo in Git git clone | How to Clone a Repo in Git A complete guide to using the git clone command. 9 min read · Sep 2022
  • Image of Git Fetch | How Git Fetch Works Git Fetch | How Git Fetch Works Learn how git fetch works, how git fetch compares to git pull, and how to use git fetch effectively. 7 min read · Jul 2022

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Getting out of trouble

Learn how to undo mistakes and recover work you thought was lost.

  • Image of Rundown of the Git Archive Command Rundown of the Git Archive Command Create backups & share code by mastering git archive. Learn how to use flags & subcommands, and understand the limitations of git archive 11 min read · Jan 2023
  • Image of git reflog | Understanding Git's reflog feature git reflog | Understanding Git's reflog feature A complete guide to using the git reflog command. 10 min read · Oct 2022
  • Image of A Comprehensive Guide to Undoing Changes In Git A Comprehensive Guide to Undoing Changes In Git Confused about how to undo changes in Git? Want to understand when to use specific commands? Check out this comprehensive guide to learn the 5 best commands for undoing changes in Git at each stage of development. 13 min read · Apr 2022

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How Git works inside

Learn how Git works under the hood.

  • Image of git describe Command | git describe examples and usage git describe Command | git describe examples and usage Learn how to use the Git describe command to accurately label and track the version of your code repository. Get tips on using tags and annotated tags to make the most of this useful tool. 8 min read · Dec 2022
  • Image of Git Submodule | Tracking sub-repos within your Git repo Git Submodule | Tracking sub-repos within your Git repo Learn to easily reuse code from other projects with the versatile git submodules command. 8 min read · Nov 2022
  • Image of git am | Apply an email patch in Git git am | Apply an email patch in Git In this article, we'll discuss how the email patch recipient can apply patches that they receive through email to their local Git repository as a new commit. 5 min read · Nov 2022
  • Image of git bundle | A Guide for Bundling Git Repos git bundle | A Guide for Bundling Git Repos Use git bundle to utilize Git in an offline or secure setting. 6 min read · Nov 2022
  • Image of git send-email | Send a patch by email in Git git send-email | Send a patch by email in Git 6 min read · Nov 2022
  • Image of git format-patch | Create a patch in Git git format-patch | Create a patch in Git In this article, we explain how to use the git format-patch command to enable Git email collaboration. 8 min read · Oct 2022
  • Image of git gc | Git garbage collection for orphaned, dangling objects git gc | Git garbage collection for orphaned, dangling objects A complete guide to using the git gc command for garbage collection in your Git repo. 7 min read · Oct 2022
  • Image of git clean | Delete untracked files in Git git clean | Delete untracked files in Git In this article, we'll explain how to use the git clean command to remove untracked files from your Git working directory. 7 min read · Oct 2022
  • Image of How are Git's objects linked together? How are Git's objects linked together? 5 min read · Sep 2022
  • Image of git shortlog | Use git shortlog to summarize Git's log output git shortlog | Use git shortlog to summarize Git's log output In this article, we'll explain how to use the git shortlog command to create a summary of Git's log output. 3 min read · Sep 2022
  • Image of git banned.h: Why Git's maintainers have a list of banned standard C library functions git banned.h: Why Git's maintainers have a list of banned standard C library functions In this article, we'll take a closer look at how the C function ban is implemented, the specific C functions that have been banned from use, and why these functions were likely banned from the codebase. 6 min read · Sep 2022
  • Image of What is a tree in Git? What is a tree in Git? In this article, we'll discuss everything you need to know about trees in Git. 6 min read · Sep 2022
  • Image of What is a blob in Git? What is a blob in Git? In this article, we'll discuss everything you need to know about blobs in Git. 4 min read · Sep 2022
  • Image of git blame | How to Blame in Git git blame | How to Blame in Git Got a new bug and don't know where it came from? Git blame is there to help you track down who authored specific lines of a committed file, so you can find the culprit. 7 min read · Aug 2022
  • Image of Git Diff – What is it, Uses & Applications Git Diff – What is it, Uses & Applications The pragmatic yet comprehensive guide to getting the most out of git diff for beginners and pros alike. 14 min read · Jun 2022
  • Image of git log | A Guide to Using the log Command in Git git log | A Guide to Using the log Command in Git A comprehensive guide for using the git log command. 12 min read · May 2022
  • Image of How to Create a New Git Repository | Start a Github Repo How to Create a New Git Repository | Start a Github Repo In this article, you will learn how to create a new Git repository, configure it, and commit changes to it. 10 min read · May 2022
  • Image of Source Code Management | Git Tutorial Source Code Management | Git Tutorial A description of source code management, and how Git is used as a version control system for source code management. 7 min read · May 2022
  • Image of Git Bisect | How to Use Git Bisect Git Bisect | How to Use Git Bisect Learn how to use the Git Bisect command to efficiently locate problematic commits and remove regression bugs. 12 min read · May 2022
  • Image of Git Config | Setup Git Environment Git Config | Setup Git Environment Learn to setup a local Git environment by installing Git and using the Git config command. 11 min read · Apr 2022
  • Image of Saving Changes in Git | How To & Examples Saving Changes in Git | How To & Examples The practical and comprehensive guide to saving changes in Git. Easily learn git status, add, commit, stash, and push commands. 13 min read · Apr 2022
  • Image of Git-RM Uses & Purpose | A No-Nonsense Git RM Tutorial Git-RM Uses & Purpose | A No-Nonsense Git RM Tutorial In this article, we will focus on the git rm command, its various options, and how it can maximize your understanding of Git and collaboration. 8 min read · Apr 2022
  • Image of Git-show | How to Use Git Show With Examples Git-show | How to Use Git Show With Examples How to use the git show command to view commits, tags, trees, and blobs in your Git repository. 12 min read · Apr 2022
  • Image of 16 Best Git Books of 2022 | How to Learn Git 16 Best Git Books of 2022 | How to Learn Git In this article, we'll discuss the best Git books of 2022 with categories including, "Best Beginner Git Books", "Best Budget Git Books", and "Best Advanced Git Books". 16 min read · Apr 2022
  • Image of How to Remove Local Untracked Files in Git Working Directory How to Remove Local Untracked Files in Git Working Directory In this article, we'll discuss different types of untracked files, whether you should remove them, and some different methods for dealing with them including .gitignore, manual deletion, and git clean. 8 min read · Apr 2022
  • Image of Git Mv | How To Use Git-Mv To Rename And Move Files Git Mv | How To Use Git-Mv To Rename And Move Files How to use the git mv command when moving or renaming files in a Git repository. 7 min read · Mar 2022
  • Image of A 16 Year History of the Git Init Command A 16 Year History of the Git Init Command In this article, we'll discuss the Git Init command and how it has changed every year for the past 16 years since Git's inception in April 2005. 23 min read · Oct 2021
  • Image of fatal: not a git repository (or any of the parent directories): .git fatal: not a git repository (or any of the parent directories): .git In this article, we'll discuss the reasons for the error `fatal: not a git repository (or any of the parent directories): .git` and how to fix it. 14 min read · Jun 2021
  • Image of Git Cheat Sheet: 14 Essential Git Commands for Experts Git Cheat Sheet: 14 Essential Git Commands for Experts In this article, we’ll discuss 14 essential Git commands for advanced users. 8 min read · Feb 2021
  • Image of How to paste in Git Bash How to paste in Git Bash In this article, we will discuss how to paste in Git Bash. 2 min read · Jan 2021
  • Image of What is Git HEAD? | The Concept of HEAD in Git - Explained What is Git HEAD? | The Concept of HEAD in Git - Explained In this article, we will answer the question What is Git HEAD? Learning about Git HEAD will add to your knowledge and understanding of Git's version control capabilities. 8 min read · Jan 2021
  • Image of Pijul - The Mathematically Sound Version Control System Written in Rust Pijul - The Mathematically Sound Version Control System Written in Rust In this article, we'll discuss Pijul - an alpha stage version control system that is gaining traction in the community. 9 min read · Nov 2020
  • Image of Q&A with the Creator of the Pijul Version Control System Q&A with the Creator of the Pijul Version Control System This article is a Q&A format with Pierre-Étienne Meunier, the creator of the Pijul VCS. 11 min read · Nov 2020
  • Image of Merkle trees in Git and Bitcoin Merkle trees in Git and Bitcoin We will discuss how Merkle trees are utilized by both Git and Bitcoin. 5 min read · Aug 2020
  • Image of The Distributed Nature of Git and Bitcoin The Distributed Nature of Git and Bitcoin This article is Part 1 of our series on the similarities between Git and Bitcoin. We will discuss distributed systems and how Git and Bitcoin leverage them in their architecture. 6 min read · Aug 2020
  • Image of How did Git get its name? How did Git get its name? In this article, we will discuss why Linus Torvalds, the creator of Git, chose this name for his Version Control System (VCS). In other words, why is Git called Git? What does Git stand for? What does Git mean? 2 min read · May 2020
  • Image of The Evolution of Version Control System (VCS) Internals - Part 2 The Evolution of Version Control System (VCS) Internals - Part 2 Compare and contrast the inner workings of some of the most historically significant Version Control Systems, including Perforce Helix Core, BitKeeper, Darcs, Monotone, Bazaar, and Fossil. 30 min read · Mar 2020
  • Image of Version Control Systems | A Technical Guide to VCS Internals Version Control Systems | A Technical Guide to VCS Internals Learn what a version control system is and provide technical details of some of the most popular version control systems like SCCS, RCS, CVS, Subversion, Git, and Mercurial. 27 min read · Nov 2019
  • Image of Baby Git Staging Index Baby Git Staging Index Files are added to the staging area before a commit in Git. This is possible due to Git's staging index. We explain how this works using the initial commit of Git's code. 3 min read · Jul 2019
  • Image of Git's Original Object Database Git's Original Object Database Any time a file is tracked with Git, it is compressed, hashed, and stored in the object database. We explain how this works using the initial commit of Git's code. 3 min read · Jul 2019
  • Image of An Overview of C Header Files & Git's Original C Header File An Overview of C Header Files & Git's Original C Header File This article discusses how to use and include C header files in the C programming language. It also discusses the original C header file in Git's initial commit. 9 min read · Jul 2019
  • Image of What is a Makefile? | Turning Git's Source Code into a Program What is a Makefile? | Turning Git's Source Code into a Program Makefiles are used to build and compile programs. We explain how Git's original Makefile works line by line to help clarify how programs like Git are developed. 9 min read · Jul 2019
  • Image of The Definitive Guide to Git's Code The Definitive Guide to Git's Code Most guides talk about how to use Git. We want you to understand how Git's code actually works. We explain this in an accessible way in this definitive guide to Git's code. 6 min read · Mar 2019
  • Image of Decoding Git Guidebook: Chapter 2 Decoding Git Guidebook: Chapter 2 This overview chapter of the Decoding Git Guidebook for Developers will discuss the key components of the Git application from a code perspective 12 min read · Jan 2019
  • Image of Decoding Git - Guidebook For Developers: Introduction To Git's Code Decoding Git - Guidebook For Developers: Introduction To Git's Code This introductory chapter of the Decoding Git Guidebook for Developers will set a foundation for understanding how Git's code works 7 min read · Jan 2019
  • Image of Git started with the best version control system Git started with the best version control system Why learning Git is a great start to a Software development career. It is a version control system used for collaboration in Software development. A great tool! 7 min read · Feb 2017

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  • Image of Design mistakes I made in my open-source project git-sim in 2022 Design mistakes I made in my open-source project git-sim in 2022 Three decisions I made designing git-sim in 2022 that turned out to be mistakes, and how I fixed them. 7 min read · Oct 2026
  • Image of I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare others the pain I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare others the pain I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare others the pain 11 min read · Mar 2025
  • Image of Git-Sim 3 Month Dev Update: Community response, New Features, & The Future Git-Sim 3 Month Dev Update: Community response, New Features, & The Future The main purpose of this post is to provide a general dev update on what's new in Git-Sim over the past 3 months, and where Git-Sim is headed in the future. 18 min read · Apr 2023
  • Image of git-sim: Visually simulate Git operations in your own repos git-sim: Visually simulate Git operations in your own repos git-sim: Visually simulate Git operations in your own repos with a single terminal command 7 min read · Jan 2023
  • Image of How to file a bug report in Git? How to file a bug report in Git? In this article, we'll discuss what to do if you find a bug in Git, how to test it out locally to make sure it's a bug, and how to report it to the Git maintainer and dev community so they can hopefully fix it. 5 min read · Sep 2022
  • Image of Using PyCharm with Git Using PyCharm with Git In this article, we'll discuss how to get started using Git integration for a new or existing PyCharm project. 6 min read · Jan 2022
  • Image of Baby Git Release Baby Git Release Baby Git is an open source project that we have released for those that want to dip their toes into the world of the Git application 3 min read · Jan 2019
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