Git & GitHub Visual Guide: The Hands-On Manual for Complete Beginners to Master Version Control and Remote Coding Collaboration

Introduction....9

Chapter 1 Git & GitHub Overview....11

What Is Git?....12

What Is Version Control?....14

How To Save Versions in Git?....16

Collaborating on Git & GitHub – Remote Repository....19

Collaborating on Git & Git Hub – Branch....21

Git & GitHub Basic Life Cycle....23

Chapter 2 Git & GitHub Initial Settings....28

Git & GitHub Initial Settings Overview....29

Key Tool Preparation (1) - for Mac....33

Key Tool Preparation (2) - Windows....42

Key Tool Preparation (3) – Linux Remote Server....60

Git User Settings – git config....66

Create GitHub Account....71

GitHub Access Authentication Settings....77

Generating PAT (Personal Access Token)....79

GitHub SSH Setup....84

Chapter 3 Git & GitHub Project Setup....94

Three Cases in Git & GitHub Project Setup....96

Git & GitHub Project Setup Overview in Different Cases....98

Building Remote Collaboration Practice Environment....104

Project Initiator – Key Steps To Launch Git Project....117

Project Initiator – Create Local Repository (git init)....120

Project Initiator – Make the First Commit....124

Project Initiator – .gitignore File....129

Project Initiator – Create Remote Repository....135

Project Initiator – Link Between Remote and Local Repositories (git remote add)....140

Project Initiator – Upload Local Repository to Remote Repository (git push)....143

Project Initiator – Grant Remote Repository Access to Project Members....145

Project Member – Start Project As Collaborator....155

Project Member – Create Copy of Project Code on Local Computer (git clone)....157

Non-Member – Start Project With Replica of Existing Repository (Fork)....165

Fork vs. Clone....175

Chapter 4 Edit & Commit....177

Git Regular Workflow – Edit & Commit....179

Edit and Commit Overview (1)....181

Add Files to Staging Area – git add....185

Commit Files – git commit....187

HEAD and INDEX....191

Check Status of Working Tree and Staging Area – git status....193

Check Commit Histories – git log....199

Check Differences – git diff....202

1-Inprogress....211

Undo Changes – git reset....217

Delete Files – git rm....228

Edit and Commit Overview (2)....231

Chapter 5 Work With Branches....234

Git Regular Workflow – Work With Branches....236

What Is Branch?....238

Branch Operation Basic Life Cycle....244

Create Branch and Check Branch Status – Git Branch....247

Switch Current Branch (1) – Git Checkout....253

Switch Current Branch (2) – Git Switch....266

Merge Branches – Git Merge....268

Fast-Forward Merge....275

Non-Fast-Forward Merge (No Option)....282

Non-Fast-Forward Merge (--no-ff Option)....288

Squash Merge....293

Rebase Branch – Git Rebase....299

Managing Conflict....304

Stash Changes – Git Stash....310

Chapter 6 Remote Collaboration....319

Git Regular Workflow – Remote Collaboration....321

Remote Collaboration Overview....323

Link With Remote Repository – Git Remote....327

Upload to Remote Repository – Git Push....335

Download Remote Repository and Merge to Local Repository – Git Pull....346

Get Remote Repository Information to Local Repository – Git Fetch....354

Pull vs. Fetch....369

Request for Review and Merge – Pull Request....371

Merge Operation Using GitHub....386

Chapter 7 Supplemental Topics....399

Git Key Commands and GitHub Key Features....400

Git & GitHub Glossary....405

GitHub Other Features....410

About D-Libro....412

This book demystifies the complexities of version control and remote collaboration using Git and GitHub, breaking them down into accessible, step-by-step chapters that ensure you grasp the fundamental concepts needed to manage your coding projects efficiently.

The content covers:

• Fundamental Concepts: Learn the basics of Git and GitHub to understand how version control can revolutionize your development process.
• Initial Setup Across Operating Systems:Set up Git and GitHub on Mac, Windows, and Linux with easy-to-follow guides, ensuring a smooth start regardless of your platform.
• Project Management: Gain insights on setting up and managing Git projects effectively, including detailed instructions on remote collaboration and repository management.
• Daily Workflow: Dive deep into daily Git operations with tutorials on committing changes, merging branches, resolving conflicts, and more.
• Advanced Features: Explore advanced Git functionalities such as branching strategies, remote collaboration techniques, and using GitHub for code reviews and pull requests.
• Practical Exercises: Each section includes practical tasks, tips, and video tutorials to reinforce your learning and help you apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios.

This guide not only introduces you to the essentials of Git and GitHub but also equips you with the knowledge to effectively plan, implement, and manage your software development projects.

It's the perfect starting point for anyone eager to enhance their coding skills and collaborative abilities.

With its clear, step-by-step instructions and visual aids, you are guaranteed an engaging and insightful learning experience.

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