Git Debugging Techniques from Pluralsight

This course provides a practical overview of three different Git commands to help you track down and identify when a bug was introduced into the code case of your Git repository.

When working on a large Git project, it’s not uncommon to come across code bugs that slow down or block your development process. In such instances, manually sifting through your commit history can be a challenging and time-consuming process.

In this course, Git Debugging Techniques, you’ll learn about three Git commands with different techniques that you can use to track down and identify when a bug was introduced into your codebase. First, you’ll learn how to debug your code through file history using Git Blame. Next, you’ll discover how to search through your codebase by binary search using Git Bisect. Last, you’ll see how to search for a string or regular expression using Git Grep.

At the end of this course, you’ll gain experience using several different Git debugging techniques that you can use to locate and fix bugs within your codebase.

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Course Overview

Debug Using File History with Git Blame

Debug Using Binary Search with Git Bisect

Debug Using a String or Regular Expression with Git Grep

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines Git Blame, Bisect, and Grep, which are core tools for debugging codebases

Taught by Aaron Stewart, who is recognized for their work in Git

Provides a practical overview of three Git debugging techniques

Introduces debugging using file history with Git Blame, demonstrating a fundamental debugging technique

Shows how to search through a codebase using binary search with Git Bisect, exploring an alternative debugging approach

Features hands-on labs and interactive materials, providing a practical learning experience

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Git Debugging Techniques with these activities:

Review Git concepts

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Review basic Git concepts like staging, committing, and branching to strengthen the foundation for this course.

Browse courses on Git

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Read Git documentation or tutorials
Practice using Git commands on a local repository

Practice debugging with Git Blame

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Identify the author and commit that introduced a bug using Git Blame to improve your debugging skills.

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Create a Git repository with multiple commits
Introduce a bug into the repository
Use Git Blame to find the commit that introduced the bug

Follow tutorials on Git Bisect

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Enhance your debugging skills by practicing how to use Git Bisect to find the commit that introduced a bug.

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Find tutorials on Git Bisect
Follow the tutorials to learn how to use Git Bisect
Practice using Git Bisect on a local repository

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Identify code changes using Git Grep

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Improve your code search skills by using Git Grep to locate specific code changes.

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Create a Git repository with code changes
Use Git Grep to search for specific code changes

Debug a real-world Git project

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Apply your debugging skills to a real-world Git project to gain practical experience.

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Find an open-source Git project with a known bug
Clone the project and debug the bug using Git commands
Submit a pull request with your fix

Career center

Learners who complete Git Debugging Techniques will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineers can refine their debugging skills through this course, which provides techniques for identifying and resolving software defects. By learning how to analyze test results, trace code execution, and leverage debugging tools, Quality Assurance Engineers can enhance the quality and reliability of software products.

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DevOps Specialist

DevOps Specialists can leverage the debugging techniques covered in this course to enhance their ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and operations pipelines. By learning how to analyze logs, trace code execution, and use debugging tools, DevOps Specialists can effectively collaborate with teams to ensure the smooth delivery of quality software products.

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DevOps Engineer

For DevOps Engineers, this course offers valuable debugging techniques that expedite the identification of software defects and facilitate seamless collaboration between development and operations teams. By honing debugging skills, DevOps Engineers can enhance software quality and ensure efficient issue resolution.

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Software Developer

Software Developers will find the debugging techniques covered in this course indispensable for tracking down and resolving bugs in their code. By understanding how to trace code changes, identify the source of issues, and efficiently navigate version history, Software Developers can significantly enhance their problem-solving abilities.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers can apply this course's strategies to tackle data quality issues by identifying the origin of data discrepancies. Quickly determining the root cause of data quality issues helps to implement efficient and timely solutions.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers can utilize the debugging techniques in this course to efficiently troubleshoot network connectivity issues and performance bottlenecks. By learning how to analyze network traffic, identify configuration errors, and leverage debugging tools, Network Engineers can ensure the stability and efficiency of network infrastructure.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators can harness the debugging techniques in this course to swiftly pinpoint and resolve system malfunctions. By learning to navigate version history, search logs, and analyze system behavior, they can minimize downtime and maintain optimal system performance.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers can leverage the debugging techniques in this course to promptly identify and resolve issues within cloud infrastructure. By learning how to trace configurations, analyze logs, and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, Cloud Engineers can ensure the stability and efficiency of cloud-based systems.

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Software Engineer

As a key individual in the tech sector, Software Engineers may leverage the debugging techniques offered by this course to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their work. The ability to pinpoint the precise moment a bug was introduced, as well as explore your codebase history to understand the evolution of the bug, can translate directly into faster turnaround times and superior problem-solving skills.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators can leverage the debugging techniques in this course to quickly identify and resolve issues within database systems. By learning how to analyze query performance, trace data modifications, and troubleshoot connectivity problems, Database Administrators can ensure the integrity and availability of critical data.

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Web Developer

Web Developers can utilize the debugging techniques in this course to quickly identify and resolve issues within web applications. By learning how to analyze browser logs, trace code execution, and leverage debugging tools, Web Developers can ensure the functionality and responsiveness of websites.

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Mobile Developer

Mobile Developers may integrate the debugging techniques in this course into their workflow to effectively identify and address issues within mobile applications. By gaining proficiency in analyzing device logs, tracing code execution, and using debugging tools, Mobile Developers can ensure the stability and performance of mobile apps.

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Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineers may use the debugging techniques offered in this course to address customer issues more effectively. By gaining proficiency in analyzing system logs, tracing error messages, and using debugging tools, Technical Support Engineers can rapidly identify and resolve technical problems.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists can employ the debugging techniques in this course to trace errors and inconsistencies in data pipelines and machine learning models. Understanding how to navigate version history, identify the source of data quality issues, and efficiently debug code enables Data Scientists to ensure the accuracy and reliability of their data-driven insights.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts can leverage the debugging techniques in this course to analyze security logs, trace intrusion attempts, and identify vulnerabilities in systems. By developing expertise in navigating version history, analyzing code behavior, and using debugging tools, Security Analysts can enhance their ability to detect and respond to security threats.

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Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Git Debugging Techniques.

Pro Git

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Provides a comprehensive look at the inner workings of Git, including its debugging capabilities.

Git Pocket Guide

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This practical and concise guide provides an excellent reference for all the basics of Git, including debugging.

Git Pocket Guide: A Working Introduction

Kindle Edition

Version Control with Git

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Provides a thorough introduction to Git and its debugging capabilities.

Version Control with Git: Powerful tools and...

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Pragmatic Unit Testing in Java 8 with JUnit

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Provides practical guidance on using Git, including debugging techniques.

Pragmatic Unit Testing in Java 8 with JUnit

Kindle Edition

Version Control with Git

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Provides an excellent reference on Git fundamentals.

Version Control with Git

Kindle Edition

Mercurial: The Definitive Guide

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Provides a comprehensive guide to Mercurial. It covers topics such as branching, merging, and conflict resolution. While Mercurial is different from Git, it can offer alternative insights into debugging techniques.

Mercurial: The Definitive Guide

Kindle Edition

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