Git - Resources
Reference
A curated collection of the best Git resources for continued learning. From beginner tutorials to advanced books, tools, and community resources - everything you need to master Git and stay updated with best practices.
Official Documentation
Git Official Documentation
https://git-scm.com/docs
- Complete command reference
- Tutorial and user manual
- Git internals documentation
Git Book (Pro Git)
https://git-scm.com/book
- Free online book by Scott Chacon and Ben Straub
- Available in multiple languages
- Covers beginner to advanced topics
Git Reference
https://git-scm.com/docs/git
- Quick command reference
- Detailed parameter explanations
- Code examples for each command
Essential Books
Beginner to Intermediate
Pro Git (2nd Edition)
Authors: Scott Chacon, Ben Straub
- Comprehensive introduction to Git
- Covers distributed workflows
- Free online, also available in print
Git Pocket Guide
Author: Richard E. Silverman
- Concise reference for daily Git use
- Perfect for quick lookups
- Covers essential commands and workflows
Learn Version Control with Git
Author: Tobias Günther
- Step-by-step approach for beginners
- Practical examples and exercises
- Covers both command line and GUI tools
Advanced Topics
Git Internals
Author: Scott Chacon
- Deep dive into Git's internal architecture
- Understanding Git objects and references
- Advanced troubleshooting techniques
Effective Git
Author: Fonseca
- Best practices for team collaboration
- Advanced workflows and strategies
- Git in enterprise environments
Building Git
Author: James Coglan
- Learn Git by implementing it
- Understanding version control systems
- Computer science fundamentals
Interactive Learning
Learn Git Branching
https://learngitbranching.js.org/
- Visual and interactive Git learning
- Practice complex branching scenarios
- Sandbox environment for experimentation
Git Immersion
https://gitimmersion.com/
- Guided tour through Git fundamentals
- Step-by-step labs and exercises
- Learn by doing approach
Oh My Git!
https://ohmygit.org/
- Git learning game
- Visual interface for Git operations
- Fun way to learn Git concepts
Githug
https://github.com/Gazler/githug
- Git learning game in terminal
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Practice Git commands interactively
Cheat Sheets and Quick References
GitHub Git Cheat Sheet
https://education.github.com/git-cheat-sheet-education.pdf
- Official GitHub cheat sheet
- Essential commands organized by category
- Available in multiple languages
Atlassian Git Cheat Sheet
https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials/atlassian-git-cheatsheet
- Comprehensive command reference
- Visual branch diagrams
- Advanced Git operations
Git Tower Cheat Sheet
https://www.git-tower.com/blog/git-cheat-sheet/
- Well-organized command reference
- Includes GUI tool comparisons
- Downloadable PDF format
GUI Tools
Free Tools
GitHub Desktop
https://desktop.github.com/
- Simple, intuitive interface
- Perfect for GitHub integration
- Available for Windows and macOS
SourceTree
https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/
- Free Atlassian tool
- Advanced features for power users
- Supports Git and Mercurial
GitKraken (Free tier)
https://www.gitkraken.com/
- Beautiful, intuitive interface
- Visual commit graph
- Integration with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
Git Cola
https://git-cola.github.io/
- Cross-platform Qt application
- Lightweight and fast
- Advanced diff and merge tools
Commercial Tools
Tower
https://www.git-tower.com/
- Premium Git client for Mac and Windows
- Advanced conflict resolution
- Powerful staging and history tools
SmartGit
https://www.syntevo.com/smartgit/
- Professional Git client
- Advanced merging and conflict resolution
- File compare and blame tools
GitKraken Pro
https://www.gitkraken.com/
- Advanced features and integrations
- Team collaboration tools
- Support for multiple profiles
Command Line Enhancements
Oh My Zsh
https://ohmyzsh.sh/
- Framework for Zsh configuration
- Git plugin with useful aliases
- Beautiful themes and prompts
Fish Shell
https://fishshell.com/
- User-friendly shell with Git integration
- Syntax highlighting and auto-completion
- Web-based configuration
Git Extras
https://github.com/tj/git-extras
- Additional Git utilities and commands
- Useful scripts for common operations
- Extended functionality beyond core Git
Hub
https://hub.github.com/
- Command-line wrapper for Git
- GitHub integration from terminal
- Simplified workflow for GitHub operations
Delta
https://github.com/dandavison/delta
- Syntax-highlighting pager for Git
- Better diff viewing experience
- Configurable themes and layouts
CI/CD Integration Resources
GitHub Actions Documentation
https://docs.github.com/en/actions
- Official GitHub Actions guide
- Workflow examples and tutorials
- Community-contributed actions
GitLab CI/CD Documentation
https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/ci/
- Comprehensive CI/CD guide
- Pipeline configuration examples
- Best practices and optimization tips
Jenkins Git Plugin
https://plugins.jenkins.io/git/
- Official Jenkins Git integration
- Configuration guides and examples
- Troubleshooting and best practices
Azure DevOps Git Integration
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/devops/repos/git/
- Microsoft's Git integration guide
- Pipeline configuration and examples
- Enterprise Git management
Community Resources
Forums and Communities
Stack Overflow
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/git
- Large community of Git users
- Detailed answers to common problems
- Search existing questions and answers
Reddit r/git
https://www.reddit.com/r/git/
- Active Git community discussions
- Tips, tricks, and best practices
- Help with Git problems and workflows
Git Users Google Group
https://groups.google.com/g/git-users
- Official Git user community
- Direct communication with Git developers
- Advanced discussions and development topics
Discord/Slack Communities
- Developer Discord servers
- Git-specific channels in programming communities
- Real-time help and discussions
Blogs and Articles
Atlassian Git Blog
https://www.atlassian.com/blog/git
- Regular articles on Git best practices
- Advanced techniques and workflows
- Team collaboration strategies
GitHub Blog
https://github.blog/category/engineering/
- Updates on Git and GitHub features
- Engineering insights and practices
- Community stories and use cases
Git Tower Blog
https://www.git-tower.com/blog/
- Regular Git tutorials and tips
- Advanced Git techniques
- Workflow optimization guides
Specialized Resources
Git for Specific Domains
Git for Data Science
- DVC (Data Version Control): https://dvc.org/
- Git LFS for large datasets
- Jupyter notebook versioning best practices
Git for Game Development
- Git LFS for large assets
- Unity and Unreal Engine integration
- Binary file handling strategies
Git for Web Development
- Frontend deployment workflows
- Package management integration
- Continuous deployment strategies
Git for Mobile Development
- iOS/Android project integration
- Large binary asset management
- App store release workflows
Enterprise Git Resources
GitLab Enterprise Documentation
https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/
- Enterprise Git management
- Advanced security and compliance
- Large-scale deployment strategies
GitHub Enterprise Documentation
https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise
- Enterprise Git workflows
- Security and access control
- Integration with enterprise systems
Bitbucket Data Center Documentation
https://confluence.atlassian.com/bitbucketserver/
- Enterprise Bitbucket deployment
- Advanced administration
- Integration with Atlassian tools
Advanced Topics
Git Internals and Development
Git Source Code
https://github.com/git/git
- Official Git repository
- Contribution guidelines
- Development discussions
Git Mailing List Archives
https://lore.kernel.org/git/
- Historical development discussions
- Design decisions and rationale
- Advanced technical discussions
Git Internals Documentation
https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Git-Internals-Plumbing-and-Porcelain
- Deep dive into Git architecture
- Object model and storage
- Advanced troubleshooting techniques
Security and Compliance
Git Security Best Practices
- Signed commits and tags
- Secret management strategies
- Audit trail and compliance
Tools for Git Security
- git-crypt: Repository encryption
- git-secrets: Secret detection
- TruffleHog: Secret scanning
Compliance Resources
- SOX compliance with Git
- GDPR considerations
- Industry-specific requirements
Troubleshooting Resources
Git Flight Rules
https://github.com/k88hudson/git-flight-rules
- "What to do when things go wrong"
- Common problems and solutions
- Emergency procedures and recovery
Oh Shit, Git!
https://ohshitgit.com/
- Solutions to common Git mistakes
- Emergency fixes and recovery
- Plain English explanations
Git Tips
https://github.com/git-tips/tips
- Collection of useful Git tips
- Advanced techniques and shortcuts
- Community-contributed solutions
Certification and Professional Development
Git Certifications
- GitHub Certified Developer
- GitLab Certified Git Associate
- Linux Foundation Git Certification
Professional Development
- Conference talks and presentations
- Git-related meetups and events
- Contributing to open source projects
Career Resources
- Git skills in job descriptions
- Portfolio projects with Git
- Interview preparation for Git questions
Tools for Learning Git
Visualization Tools
GitKraken Glo Boards
- Visual project management
- Git integration for issue tracking
- Team collaboration features
Git Graph Extensions
- VS Code Git Graph extension
- Visual commit history
- Interactive Git operations
Command Line Visualization
- tig: Text-mode interface for Git
- gitk: Built-in Git repository browser
- git log --graph: ASCII art commit graph
Practice Repositories
Git Practice Repositories
- https://github.com/pcottle/learnGitBranching
- https://github.com/Gazler/githug
- https://github.com/jlord/git-it-electron
Sample Projects for Practice
- Fork popular open source projects
- Create personal portfolio repositories
- Contribute to documentation projects
Git Challenges
- Hacktoberfest participation
- Google Summer of Code projects
- Open source contribution challenges
Staying Updated
Git Release Notes
https://github.com/git/git/tree/master/Documentation/RelNotes
- New features and improvements
- Security updates and bug fixes
- Migration guides for major version changes
Git Mailing List
https://git.vger.kernel.org/git/
- Development discussions
- Feature proposals and feedback
- Community announcements
Social Media and Newsletters
- @github on Twitter
- Git-related content creators
- Developer newsletters with Git content
Contributing to Git
How to Contribute
https://git-scm.com/community
- Bug reports and feature requests
- Documentation improvements
- Code contributions
Git Development Process
- Mailing list workflow
- Patch submission process
- Review and integration procedures
Areas for Contribution
- Documentation and tutorials
- Test suite improvements
- Performance optimizations
- New feature development
Quick Access Links
Bookmark These:
- git-scm.com - Official Git website and documentation
- learngitbranching.js.org - Interactive Git learning
- ohshitgit.com - Emergency Git help
- github.com/k88hudson/git-flight-rules - Git troubleshooting
- stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/git - Community help
This comprehensive resource collection provides everything you need to continue your Git journey. Whether you're just starting or looking to master advanced concepts, these resources will support your learning and professional development with Git.