Git Rebase and Interactive Rebase: Rewriting History Safely
Master git rebase and interactive rebase — squashing, splitting, rewriting commits, and understanding when to rebase versus when to avoid it.
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Rebase vs Merge: When to Use Each in Git
Decision framework for choosing between git rebase and git merge. Understand trade-offs, team conventions, history implications, and production best practices.
Git References and HEAD
Deep dive into Git references — branch refs, tag refs, HEAD, detached HEAD state, and symbolic references. Learn how Git tracks commits through the refs namespace.
Git Reflog and Recovery: Your Safety Net for Destructive Operations
Master git reflog to recover lost commits, undo destructive operations, and understand Git's safety net. Learn recovery techniques for reset, rebase, and merge disasters.
Git Release Branching and Hotfixes: Managing Versions in Production
Master release branching and hotfix strategies in Git. Learn version branches, emergency fixes, backporting, and how to manage multiple production versions safely.
Git Remote Management: Adding, Removing, and Configuring Remotes
Master git remote operations — adding, removing, renaming remotes, managing multiple remotes, and configuring remote URLs for effective collaboration.
Git Secrets Management and Pre-commit Hooks
Preventing secrets from entering repositories using pre-commit hooks, secret scanning tools, and automated detection. Protect API keys, tokens, and credentials from accidental commits.
Signed Commits (GPG/SSH)
Complete guide to Git commit signing with GPG and SSH keys. Setup, verification, trust chains, and why signed commits matter for supply chain security.
Git Stash and Stash Management: Save Work Without Committing
Master git stash for saving uncommitted changes, named stashes, stash list management, and when to use stash vs commit in production workflows.
git status and git diff: Understanding Changes and Comparisons
Understanding git status output, git diff options, comparing branches, and reading diffs effectively for version control and code review.