Git

Git is the version control system that serves as the foundation for GitHub, GitLab, and other open source services. Learn more about it in our six-part series that begins with What is Git?

Explaining Git branches with a LEGO analogy

Use this helpful LEGO analogy to understand why it matters where you branch in Git.

Peek inside your Git repo with rev-parse

If you write a lot of Git hooks or use Git heavily in scripts, rev-parse may be the subcommand you always wanted without knowing you wanted it.

My guide to using the Git push command safely

Understand the usage and impact of this popular Git command on your project, learn new safer alternatives, and grasp the skills of restoring a broken branch.