Recent posts tagged git

I recently found git-gtr, a small CLI by the CodeRabbit team that wraps native Git worktrees and makes them practical for daily use. Install it, create an alias for it alias gw="git gtr" Easier to remember, but up to you!. Navigate to your reposito...

Git is a powerful tool for version control, allowing developers to collaborate seamlessly on projects. However, it's not uncommon to encounter errors and issues along the way. One such error that often bothers developers is "Updates were rejected bec...

No, It's Not a Typo: Let's Talk About git rerere Reuse Recorded Resolution git rerere helps Git remember how you resolved a conflict previously, and automatically reuses that resolution when the same conflict occurs again. This can be a huge time-sa...

This article explores Git branches and their role in version control. You'll learn about team practices of creating, merging, and managing branches, gaining essential skills for collaborative projects! !https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/...

This article discusses Git branch naming conventions, their importance, and how to create clear, organized branches that enhance teamwork and streamline automation in your team's development workflow! !https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/u...

Based on the different Git branching strategies, developers might need to rebase/merge their branches with other branches in daily work. Comparing the differences between two branches before rebasing or merging code is a good habit, it can help you f...

> It's clean and elegant. Overview As discussed in a previous posthttps://coderlegion.com/4483/devlog-20250806-change-version-file-changes-history-only-version-control-binary-assets?show=6524#a6524 about binary file version control, keeping binarie...

Why Every Developer Should Learn Git Early Introduction When I started coding, I focused only on writing code that worked. But soon, I realized that writing code is just half the journey managing it is equally important. That’s when I discovered ...

In this article, you are going to learn the most basic GitHub commands that you will need in your everyday life as a developer. We will start by creating a repository on your local system and then proceed to creating and merging branches in GitHub. ...

My previous post on GIT Conventionshttps://brazenbraden.com/posts/gitconventions/ broke down various conventions around branching and committing code. As part of building a solid process around development, the next area to deal with is that of getti...

Over the last decade or so, I have had the opportunity to experiment with various git usage strategies and styles. Ranging from branch names, to pull request descriptions, a lot of time has been spent thinking about how to best describe our work to c...

In the world of version control, maintaining a secure and clean project history is crucial, especially for collaborative and open-source projects. This guide breaks down two essential best practices—signed commits and a linear history—and provides de...

Doctors have a saying: primum nil nocere — “first, do no harm.” I first heard it in a medical context, but it stuck with me. Could the same principle apply to programming? Absolutely — especially when working with legacy code. If you work on legacy ...

> Bob is my uncle… > He dropped his ice cream. > He didn’t know how to git. > Now he has no ice cream. DONT BE LIKE BOB Lucky for you I am here to share some ways to fix your mistakes on your project. This is assuming you already know git, if...

Overview cvhttps://github.com/MethodoxTech/cv is a command-line utility I originally used for personal Unreal Engine projects, where proper version control for binary assets was lacking - but I still wanted to track what had changed, at least at th...

Git has become a fundamental part of our developers' daily routine that it's hard to remember our lives without it. And yet, most of us use a limited set of commands and options. Today, I want to focus on two commands most developers probably use eve...

When I started the now-defunct Steel Hunters RIP, I wrestled with how to best handle version control for the project. Managing Unreal Engine is easy enough, as Epic has structured its repository to be as git friendly as it can be. The actual game...

Follow Me for More Content! Before we dive into Git and GitHub, let's connect! I regularly share programming tutorials, tips, and insights: Portfolio: abdelhakim-baalla.vercel.apphttps://abdelhakim-baalla.vercel.app/ LinkedIn: abdelhakimbaall...

While venting to ChatGPT about how painful it was to switch branches every time I got feedback on a PR, I discovered Git worktrees. I’d open a PR for a new feature, wait for reviews, then jump onto another task—only to have to git checkout back later...

I decided to write a short introduction to Git — and more specifically, what’s going on under the hood. Understanding the internal mechanics of Git can help you better grasp its basic behavior and make it easier to understand commands used in everyda...