What this book covers

Chapter 1, Navigating Git, shows how Git stores files and commits. Examples will visually show you the data model and how to navigate the history and database with simple commands.

Chapter 2, Configuration, shows how a lot can be configured in Git, how configuration targets are set, the different configuration levels, and some useful targets.

Chapter 3, Branching, Merging, and Options, will give you a deeper understanding of branching and the options for easy push/pull targets. It also shows you the different merge strategies and some tips on how to record merge resolutions.

Chapter 4, Rebasing Regularly and Interactively, and Other Use Cases, shows you how rebasing can be used instead of merging, along with a ...

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