Git documentation

Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.

GitLab is a Git-based fully integrated platform for software development. Besides Git's functionalities, GitLab has a lot of powerful features to enhance your workflow.

We've gathered some resources to help you to get the best from Git with GitLab.

Getting started

• Git concepts
• How to install Git
• Start using Git on the command line
• Command Line basic commands
• GitLab Git Cheat Sheet (download)
• Commits
  • Revert a commit
  • Cherry-picking a commit
  • Squashing commits

Third-party references:

• Getting Started - Git website
• Getting Started - Version control
• Getting Started - Git Basics
• Getting Started - Installing Git
• Git on the Server - GitLab

Concepts

• Article (2017-05-17): Why Git is Worth the Learning Curve
• Article (2016-05-11): The future of SaaS hosted Git repository pricing
• GLU Course (Presentation): About Version Control

Exploring Git

• Git Tips & Tricks
• Eight Tips to help you work better with Git

Troubleshooting Git

• Numerous undo possibilities in Git
• Learn a few Git troubleshooting techniques to help you out.

Branching strategies

• GitLab Flow

Third-party references:

• Git Branching - Branches in a Nutshell
• Git Branching - Branching Workflows

Advanced use

• Custom Git Hooks
• Git Attributes
• Git Submodules: Using Git submodules with GitLab CI

API

• Gitignore templates

Git LFS

• Getting Started with Git LFS
• GitLab Git LFS documentation
• Git-Annex to Git-LFS migration guide
• Article (2015-08-13): Towards a production quality open source Git LFS server