Git Workflow | Bondar Academy

Lesson Summary

This lesson covers the fundamentals of Git , a version control system that helps manage changes to projects over time. The session begins with an analogy of working on a simple text document to illustrate the importance of version control. Key Concepts of Git Version Control : Unlike traditional document saving, Git allows you to create commits , which are snapshots of your project at various points in time. Git Branches : Each project typically has at least one branch, usually named master or main . Commits are saved to these branches. Collaboration : Git enables multiple developers to work on a project simultaneously, tracking who made changes and when. Collaboration Example In a collaborative scenario, developers can create their own branches to work on features. For instance: John creates a login feature branch for a new login functionality. Mary creates a login test branch to write tests for John's feature. They merge their changes back into the main branch after testing. Handling Merge Conflicts Merge conflicts occur when two developers make changes to the same part of the code. For example, if John and Nick both modify a cancel button in different ways, Git will require them to resolve the conflict before merging. Common Git Commands git init : Initializes a new Git repository. git add : Stages changes for commit. git commit -m "message" : Commits staged changes with a message. git push : Pushes changes to a remote repository. git pull : Fetches and merges changes from the remote repository. Best Practices Commit often and make small changes. Use branches for new features. Write descriptive commit messages. Engage in code reviews for feedback. Understanding these concepts and practices is essential for effective use of Git in collaborative software development.