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The Big Git Microbook

a quick guide to commands you will use daily

What if you could have a Git dictionary? A book where you could find a description of how the most commonly used commands work, with practical examples?

This microbook is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and commands of Git, a version control system widely used by software developers.

Throughout this book, you will have the chance to practice concepts and commands through real-world examples.

Chapters & Core Concepts

01

Initial Concepts

Starting a repository, staging changes, checking what changed, and making commits.

02

Managing History

Reading commit history, undoing commits, and adjusting commits when you need a cleaner timeline.

03

Managing Branches

Listing, creating, switching, merging, renaming, and deleting branches with confidence.

04

Publishing Projects

Managing remotes, pushing changes, pulling updates, and downloading projects from scratch.

05

Other Concepts

Contributing to open source projects and applying Git in collaborative workflows.

BONUS

GitFichas Cheat Sheet

An online command reference to keep Git commands close while you work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hard Copy

Is there a hard copy of this microbook?

Yes! The paperback version of the book is available through Amazon.

Contact

What if I have other questions or comments?

Send me an email to gitmicrobook@jtemporal.com

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