You can do more with Git than just build software. This practical guide delivers a unique people-first approach to version control that also explains how using Git as a focal point can help your team work better together. You'll learn how to plan and pursue a Git workflow that not only ensures that you accomplish project goals, but also fits the immediate needs and future growth of your team. The first part of the book on structuring workflow is useful for project managers, technical team leads, and CTOs. The second part provides hands-on exercises to help developers gain a better understanding of Git commands. Explore the dynamics of team building Walk through the process of creating and deploying software with Git Structure workflow to influence the way your team collaborates Learn a useful process for conducting code reviews Set up a shared repository and identify specific team members as contributors, consumers, or maintainers Know the why behind the Git commands your teammates use Use branching strategies to separate different approaches to your project Examine popular collaboration platforms: GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab

About the Author
Emma Jane Westby (nee Hogbin) has been working as a web developer since 1996, and has been participating in FOSS communities for over a decade. She's authored two books on Drupal (including the ever-popular Front End Drupal), and contributed technical reviews, and articles to many more publications. Passionate about information, and knowledge acquisition, Emma Jane teaches Web-based technologies online, at her local community college, and at conferences around the world. She is well-known in the Drupal community for her Drupal socks and their GPLed pattern. In her spare time, Emma Jane crafts, keeps bees, and likes to drink Scotch.


Book Information
ISBN 9781491911181
Author Emma Jane Hogbin Westby
Format Paperback
Page Count 356
Imprint O'Reilly Media
Publisher O'Reilly Media
Weight(grams) 610g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 178mm * 24mm