Contents

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Introduction

beginner
basics
Introduction to fundamental concepts of version control.

15 min
January 22, 2025

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Command Line

beginner
basics
command line
In this chapter, we will explore the command line and discover some commands that work well alongside Git.

38 min
January 22, 2025

Installation

beginner
basics
All beginnings are difficult: This chapter is about downloading and installing Git.

3 min
January 22, 2025

Setup

beginner
basics
setup
In this chapter, we will set up and configure Git!

21 min
January 22, 2025

First steps with Git

beginner
basics
In this chapter, we are exploring the most important basic Git commands that you will need in your everyday workflow. This includes initializing Git repositories as well as adding and committing files to Git.

14 min
January 22, 2025

Git Essentials

beginner
basics
In this chapter, you will learn how to explore the commit history, compare different commits and let Git ignore certain files. You will also learn more about which files can (not) be tracked well with Git and why.

23 min
January 22, 2025

Branches

beginner
basics
This chapter introduces Git branches and their advantages for projects by enabling work on different versions simultaneously. Branches allow you to explore new ideas or address issues without altering the main project. We explain how to create and manage branches for parallel work and cover merging changes from different branches, including resolving conflicts. Additionally, we discuss stashing, which lets you temporarily set aside changes to switch tasks. By the end of this chapter, you’ll understand how branches support concurrent project development and help keep your research organized.

27 min
January 22, 2025

Remotes: Introduction

intermediate
remotes
github
gitlab
This chapter will introduce you to remote repositories. These are versions of your Git repository that are hosted on a server, in particular using popular platforms like GitHub and GitLab. You will learn that remote repositories are useful for collaboration and backup. You will also learn how to create an account and authenticate to the service.

34 min
January 22, 2025

GitHub: Advanced

intermediate
github
remote
In this chapter, we will explore more advanced features of GitHub, including forking, pull requests and workflows for collaboration with Git and GitHub.

10 min
January 22, 2025

Tags and Releases

intermediate
GitHub
remote
Let’s dive into the world of Git tags and releases! We’ll cover everything from creating tags to managing versions, sharing tips for smooth collaboration and integration with Zenodo.

12 min
January 22, 2025

Issues

project management
basics
Learn how to discuss your ideas and plan your work next to issues.

16 min
January 22, 2025

Graphical User Interfaces

beginner
basics
In this chapter, we will give an introduction to Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for Git. We will showcase two different, commonly used GUIs, including GitHub Desktop and GitKraken as well as the Git integration in RStudio. Finally, we will discuss specific use cases where a graphical user interface makes Git operations easier and less error-prone compared to the command-line.

8 min
January 22, 2025

Rewriting History

intermediate
Dive into Git’s history-rewriting features for cleaner commits and efficient collaboration.

14 min
January 22, 2025
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