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Git

Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to large projects with speed and efficiency.

GitLab is a Git-based fully integrated platform for software development. Besides Git's functionalities, GitLab has a lot of powerful features to enhance your workflow.

We've gathered some resources to help you to get the best from Git with GitLab.

More information is also available on the Git website.

Getting started

The following resources will help you get started with Git:

• Git-ing started with Git, a video introduction to Git.
• Git Basics
• Git on the Server - GitLab
• How to install Git
• Start using Git on the command line
• Command Line basic commands
• GitLab Git Cheat Sheet (download)
• Commits:
  • Revert a commit
  • Cherry-picking a commit
  • Squashing commits

Concepts

The following are resources about version control concepts:

• Git concepts
• Why Git is Worth the Learning Curve
• The future of SaaS hosted Git repository pricing
• Git website topic about version control
• GitLab University presentation about Version Control

Git tips

The following resources may help you become more efficient at using Git:

• Git Tips & Tricks
• Eight Tips to help you work better with Git

Troubleshooting Git

If you have problems with Git, the following may help:

• Numerous undo possibilities in Git
• Learn a few Git troubleshooting techniques

Branching strategies

• Git Branching - Branches in a Nutshell
• Git Branching - Branching Workflows
• GitLab Flow

Advanced use

The following are advanced topics for those who want to get the most out of Git:

• Custom Git Hooks
• Git Attributes
• Git Submodules: Using Git submodules with GitLab CI

API

Gitignore templates API allow for Git-related queries from GitLab.

Git LFS

The following relate to Git Large File Storage:

• Getting Started with Git LFS
• GitLab Git LFS documentation
• Git-Annex to Git-LFS migration guide
• Towards a production quality open source Git LFS server