Learn how to use Git
Getting Started
Installing Git
Step-by-step guide to installing Git on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Covers Git for Windows, Homebrew, apt, dnf, global configuration, and troubleshooting common issues.
Getting started with Tower
Get started with Tower, a powerful Git GUI for Mac and Windows. Learn how to install Tower, connect GitHub or GitLab, clone repositories, and manage branches visually.
Fundamentals
Creating a repository
Wondering how to create a new repository with Git? This beginner-friendly tutorial will walk you through creating your first Git repository on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Committing file changes
Learn how to make your first Git commit with step-by-step instructions. See how to use both the git add and git commit commands to take snapshots of file changes.
Ignoring unwanted files
Learn how to use .gitignore to exclude files and folders from your Git repository. Covers pattern syntax, real-world templates, ignoring already-tracked files, global gitignore, and debugging with git check-ignore.
Viewing historical changes
Use git log to view commit history, filter by author or date, and format output with --oneline and --graph. Plus git show for inspecting individual commits.
Publishing local changes
Learn how to publish your local Git repository for the first time with simple step-by-step instructions. See how to push to a remote GitHub repository via both HTTPS and SSH.
Cloning an existing repository
Learn how to clone a remote repository using Git with simple step-by-step instructions. See how to download a remote GitHub repository via both HTTPS and SSH URLs.
Advanced
How to create branches and merge them using Git
Using branches and merges to independently work on your app without affecting others. Management of branches both locally, and remotely.
How to deploy a website using Git
Explore various Git deployment strategies for your server. From simple git pull to automated CI/CD pipelines, learn how to streamline your workflow and deploy code efficiently.
Git for Developers: Tips and tricks
Master Git with these practical tips and tricks. Learn how to improve your workflow, optimize your commits, and become a Git pro. Perfect for developers of all levels.
Managing Large Files with Git LFS
Learn how Git LFS interacts with deployment pipelines, why pointer files break builds, and how to configure your workflow so large files deploy correctly every time.
Mastering Git Commit Messages with AI
Your commit messages are your deployment audit trail. Learn how structured commits improve rollbacks, CI/CD pipelines, and automated changelogs.
Best Practices for Committing AI-Generated Code
Learn how to safely commit AI-generated code using Git. Covers reviewing AI output, writing honest commit messages, testing, avoiding common pitfalls, and deployment best practices.
Resolving Merge Conflicts with AI
Use AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude to resolve Git merge conflicts faster. Learn how to give AI the right context and when to resolve conflicts manually.
Generating Changelogs and Release Notes with AI
Use AI to automatically generate changelogs and release notes from your Git history. Learn about Conventional Commits, git-cliff, Release Please, and AI prompts for clean changelog generation.
AI-Powered Code Review Before Committing
Use AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and CodeRabbit to review code before you commit. Catch bugs, security issues, and quality problems at the cheapest point in the development cycle.
Writing Pull Request Descriptions with AI
Use GitHub Copilot, Claude, and other AI tools to write better pull request descriptions faster. Learn how to prompt AI with git diffs and logs to generate clear, useful PR summaries.
Using AI in Git Hooks for Pre-Commit Checks
Add AI-powered quality checks to your Git pre-commit workflow. Learn how to use the pre-commit framework, Husky, Gitleaks, and AI tools to catch issues before they enter your repository.