Tutorial Series
Introduction to Git: Installation, Usage, and Branches
Introduction
This series covers the installation and usage of git on an Ubuntu server. After completing the series, the reader should feel comfortable installing and using git, as well as how to create two branches (master and develop) and how to merge code from the development stage to production.
Series Tutorials
Tutorial
How To Install Git on Ubuntu
Updated on July 1, 2024
In this guide, we will explain how to install and configure Git on an Ubuntu server. We will cover how to install the software two different ways: via the built-in package manager and via source. Each of these approaches has its own benefits depending on your specific needs.
Tutorial
How To Use Git Effectively
Updated on March 23, 2022
This tutorial contains a number of tips and strategies for using Git more effectively. It will cover how to create a workspace, how to convert an existing project into a workspace, best practices for writing commit messages, and how to push changes to a remote server.
Tutorial
How To Use Git Branches
Published on March 18, 2013
A branch, at its core, is a unique series of code changes with a unique name. Each repository can have one or more branches. This tutorial will teach you how to create two branches (master and develop) and how to merge code from the development stage to production.
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