Git Configuration and Attributes from Pluralsight

This course will teach you how to customize your Git experience to improve your workflow and avoid common issues.

In this course, Git Configuration and Attributes, you’ll learn to customize your git experience. First, you’ll explore common ways of configuring Git for an improved workflow. Next, you’ll learn how attributes can help you avoid common problems when working with a team on a variety of files. Finally, you’ll discover how git can seamlessly change files during commit and checkout. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of git needed to work more efficiently with fewer surprises.

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Course Overview

Customizing Git with Configuration

Managing Files with Attributes

Improving Git Workflows

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Designed for learners with prior Git experience seeking to customize and optimize their workflow, as well as address common challenges

Taught by experienced instructors recognized for their expertise in Git configuration and attributes

Covers essential configuration and attribute techniques for seamless Git integration into various projects

Empowers learners with advanced Git skills, improving efficiency and reducing unexpected issues during development

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 Configuration and Attributes with these activities:

Annotated Git Course Materials

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Refines your understanding by organizing, reflecting on, and expanding upon course materials, enhancing retention and deepening your comprehension.

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Review course materials, lectures, and notes
Annotate materials with your insights, questions, and connections
Organize and compile materials for easy reference and future use

Peer Code Review and Discussion

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Enhances your understanding by engaging in peer discussions and code reviews, providing valuable feedback and learning from others.

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Join a study group or find a learning partner
Share your Git projects for review
Provide constructive feedback and engage in discussions

Git Workflow Drills

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Solidifies your understanding of different Git workflows and improves your proficiency in using them.

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Practice branching and merging using `git branch`, `git merge`, and `git rebase`
Resolve merge conflicts and understand their causes
Practice using different Git commands for tracking changes

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Guided Tutorials on Git Attributes

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Expands your knowledge on Git attributes and provides hands-on experience in utilizing them.

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Follow tutorials on customizing Git attributes for different file types
Practice setting attributes for line endings, whitespace handling, and end-of-file characters
Explore how attributes can help enforce coding standards and improve collaboration

Personal Git Project

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Allows you to apply your Git skills in a practical setting, solidifying your understanding and improving your proficiency.

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Choose a project idea that interests you
Plan and design the repository structure
Implement Git best practices throughout the project lifecycle
Document your project and share it with others

Personal Git Knowledge Base

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Reinforces your understanding and allows you to share your knowledge, promoting deeper retention and the ability to articulate Git concepts.

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Create a personal knowledge base on Git topics
Document your experiences, challenges, and solutions
Share your knowledge base with the community

Career center

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

Software Developer

Software Developers should be able to configure Git to work efficiently with code, and to avoid common problems. This course can help you to develop these skills, so that you can write higher quality code, and work more efficiently with your team.

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Web Developer

Web Developers use Git to manage their code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers use Git to manage their code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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Software Consultant

Software Consultants work with clients to solve software problems. They often use Git to manage their code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems, which will enable you to serve your clients better.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers document technical information, including software code. This course can help you to learn how to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems when working with software code.

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Product Manager

Product Managers work with engineers and designers to develop and launch new products. They often use Git to manage code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers work to improve the efficiency and quality of software development and deployment. They use Git to manage code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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UX Designer

UX Designers work to improve the user experience of software and other products. They often use Git to manage code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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IT Administrator

IT Administrators use Git to manage their code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts use Git to manage their code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists use Git to manage their code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers use Git to manage their code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts use Git to manage their code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts use Git to manage their code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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Project Manager

Project Managers use Git to manage their code, and to collaborate with others. This course can help you to configure Git for a more efficient workflow, and to avoid common problems.

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Reading list

We've selected five 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 Configuration and Attributes.

Version Control with Git

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Practical guide to using Git for version control. It covers all the essential concepts and commands, and it's a great resource for beginners and experienced users alike.

Version Control with Git: Powerful tools and...

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Pro Git

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Guide to using Git attributes. It covers all the essential concepts and commands, and it's a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Git attributes.

Mobile Application Development: JavaScript...

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Guide to using Git for programmers. It covers all the essential concepts and commands, and it's a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Git and how to use it effectively for programming.

Mobile Application Development: JavaScript...

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Mobile Application Development: JavaScript...

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Git Pocket Guide

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Concise guide to Git, covering the most essential commands and concepts. It's a great resource for quick reference or for learning the basics of Git.

Git Pocket Guide: A Working Introduction

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Debugging Teams

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Collection of tips, tricks, and techniques for using Git. It's a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Git and how to use it effectively.

Debugging Teams: Better Productivity through...

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