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Writing a good Git commit message

With that perspective, it’s easy to understand why `git commit` is one of the most frequently used Git commands. Each time a developer performs a commit, they’re given the option to write what’s called a commit message. Git commit messages are used to explain the function of the commit. 

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GitHub branch protection: what it is 

Without proper protection, any branch in your project’s codebase could face deletion or alteration that is difficult to reverse. Branch protection provides a fairly simple solution, but your team might not be familiar with it. Read on to learn what branch protection does for your code and why you should likely be using it now.

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Git commit vs push: what’s the difference?

A common discussion that comes up is Git commit vs push, or more specifically, how the two commands differ. In this post, you’ll learn more about these two coding terminologies, their differences, and how they work in tandem.

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Merge commit & a squash difference

Some of these incorporate squash merges to simplify collaboration, but you’ll need to know what makes squashes any different from a regular merge commit first to get the most out of them.

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How do I start a project on GitHub?

GitHub is a great resource for developers of all kinds to control and document their development efforts. New projects sprout up on the platform at an alarming rate and for a good reason. This article should help you navigate GitHub with confidence from your very first commit.

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How do I merge pull requests on GitHub?

Merging makes Git great, but it helps to know how and what you should do to get the most out of your merges. On GitHub, there are multiple merging options to choose from, and not all of them are perfect for your project’s needs. 

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GitHub vs. GitLab vs. BitBucket

Version control is super important for development teams and can make or break your collaborative coding efforts. GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket all stand as solid version control platforms to consider, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. 

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The best Git branching strategies

The perfect Git branching strategy can help your development team get more done with fewer mistakes and minimal code-loss catastrophes. However, a bad choice of branching strategy in Git can quickly frustrate your team members, slowing down development considerably in the process.

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What is a Git merge fast forward?

A Git fast forward is an extremely useful and efficient mechanism for harmonizing your project’s main branch with changes introduced in a given feature branch. Git makes ample use of fast-forwarding merges behind the scenes, speeding up your development workflow in the process.

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Git branching strategies vs. trunk-based development

This article will first review the benefits and shortcomings of several common Git branching strategies. Then, we’ll compare those to trunk-based development to learn how the latter solves those shortcomings and enables modern software delivery practices through feature flag management.

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