Best of Git — February 2024

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   DEV·2y

   My VSCode Config

   A developer shares their VSCode configurations and extensions, including tips for better development experience.

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   Hacker News·2y

   Git Tips and Tricks

   This post discusses some interesting Git things that may be new to intermediate to advanced Git users, including advanced command line stuff and new features in Git.

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   DEV·2y

   Writing a good Pull Request (with template)

   A template for pull requests is introduced to improve codebase and the process of reviewing changes. The template includes sections for providing context, describing the task, discussing changes in the codebase and external services, and providing additional information.

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   Laravel News·2y

   Five Ways to Be More Productive with Git

   Discover ways to be more productive with Git, including useful Git aliases, configuring a Git commit template, using a password manager for SSH keys, and leveraging the GitHub CLI tool.

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   Faun·2y

   Git Branching Strategies: A Guide for Improved Development

   This post explains the basics of Git branching strategies and how they can improve development workflow. It introduces two prominent strategies - Git Flow and Trunk-Based Development - and highlights their benefits and considerations. Choosing the right strategy is important for collaboration, code quality, and efficiency.

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   Dev Genius·2y

   Git: Mastering the Essentials

   Git is a free and open-source distributed Version Control System (VCS) that helps track changes to source code during software development. It has a powerful workflow and allows for collaboration and version control. This post covers the essentials of Git, including installation, configuration, repository initialization, staging, committing changes, branching, merging, working with remote repositories, and cloning repositories.

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   freeCodeCamp·2y

   Pass the GitHub Foundations Certification

   The GitHub Foundations Certification is a new opportunity for professionals to showcase their proficiency in GitHub. The course covers a wide range of topics including GitHub basics, development, desktop and mobile, entities, Markdown, user profile, repository management, and more. Watch the 9-hour exam prep course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel.

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   Community Picks·2y

   So You Think You Know Git - FOSDEM 2024

   The speaker covers various topics related to Git, including helpful config options, the benefits of using SSH for signing commits, tools for working with large repositories, enforcing merge types and other requirements on GitHub, virtual branches in Git, planned improvements for submodules, desired features for Git, and the advantages of visual tools like GUIs or IDEs in Git.

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