Git

Run Git on a mainframe

pleia2 — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Run Git on a mainframe pleia2 Thu, 04/13/2023 - 03:00

The zigi application helps translate files to datasets and a command-line interface to ISPF.

One of the fascinating things I keep encountering in my journey to learn everything I can about the mainframe world is how my expertise in Linux distributed systems and open…

How to resolve Git merge conflicts

agantony — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000

How to resolve Git merge conflicts agantony Tue, 04/04/2023 - 03:00

Don't panic when you encounter a merge conflict. With a little expert negotiation, you can resolve any conflict.

Suppose you and I are working on the same file called index.html. I make some changes to the file, commit them, and push the changes to the remote Git repository. You also…

Manage OpenStack using Terraform and GitLab

ajscanlas — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Manage OpenStack using Terraform and GitLab ajscanlas Wed, 02/15/2023 - 03:00

Follow this tutorial to see how using GitLab can further enhance collaboration in your OpenStack cluster.

One virtue of GitOps is Infrastructure as Code. It encourages collaboration by using a shared configuration and policy repository. Using GitLab can further enhance…

Recover from an unsuccessful git rebase with the git reflog command

agantony — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Recover from an unsuccessful git rebase with the git reflog command agantony Mon, 01/16/2023 - 03:00

The git rebase command allows you to adjust the history of your Git repository. It's a useful feature, but of course, mistakes can be made. Use the git reflog command to…

The git rebase command allows you to adjust the history of your Git repository. It's a useful feature, but of course, mistakes can be made. As is usually the case with Git…

7 Git articles every open source practitioner should read

AmyJune — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000

7 Git articles every open source practitioner should read AmyJune Mon, 01/02/2023 - 03:00

Get started with Git in 2023 with these helpful articles.

Understanding the Git version control system is foundational for many open source practitioners. Whether you are an advanced user or you want 2023 be the year to get started…

11 tips for writing a good Git commit message

AmyJune — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000

11 tips for writing a good Git commit message AmyJune Wed, 12/28/2022 - 03:00

I asked our community of open source practitioners to share their advice for writing helpful Git commit messages.

Lately, I have been paying closer attention to the changelogs I get from products and services when updates are needed. Here are some examples: Fixed some bugs. Made some…

Find bugs with the git bisect command

DwayneMcDaniel — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Find bugs with the git bisect command DwayneMcDaniel Tue, 11/22/2022 - 03:00

Git's bisect tool saves time and energy by quickly identifying a bad commit.

Have you ever found a bug in code and needed to know when it was first introduced? Chances are, whoever committed the bug didn't declare it in their Git commit message. In…

Learn Git: 3 commands to level up your skill

DwayneMcDaniel — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Learn Git: 3 commands to level up your skill DwayneMcDaniel Mon, 11/21/2022 - 03:00

Learn how to use git squash, git rebase, and git cherry-pick.

When I talk to people about Git, almost everyone has a strong reaction to the git rebase command. This command has caused many people to change directory, remove the…

7 Git tips for technical writers

kolb — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

7 Git tips for technical writers kolb Mon, 11/21/2022 - 03:00

Follow along with this demo of how I use Git to write documentation for Foreman.

As a technical writer working for ATIX, my tasks include creating and maintaining documentation for Foreman at github.com/theforeman/foreman-documentation. Git helps me track…

My favorite Git tools

DwayneMcDaniel — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

My favorite Git tools DwayneMcDaniel Fri, 11/18/2022 - 03:00

Git reflog, git gc, git bisect, and git worktree are just a few of the tools I use routinely.

As with any other technology or skill, just reading about Git cannot make you proficient at it or make you an "advanced" user. Now it's time to dig into some of the tools in…