Professional Git

Git works with the most popular software development tools and is used by almost all of the major technology companies. More than 40 percent of software developers use it as their primary source control tool, and that number continues to grow; the ability to work effectively with Git is rapidly approaching must-have status, and?Professional Git?is the comprehensive guide you need to get up to speed quickly. Professional Git?takes a professional approach to learning this massively popular software development tool and provides an up-to-date guide for new users. More than just a development manual, this book helps you get into the Git mindset?extensive discussion of corollaries to traditional systems as well as considerations unique to Git help you draw upon existing skills while looking out?and planning for?the differences. Connected labs and exercises are interspersed at key points to reinforce important concepts and deepen your understanding, and a focus on the practical goes beyond technical tutorials to help you integrate the Git model into your real-world workflow. This book shows you how to harness that power and flexibility to streamline your development cycle.