Milestones in learning git/github

I have learned git/github since 2019. They have been great tools for me ever since I started my path. The article intend to show stages of my git/github discoveries. Note that it is not meant to be a complete course of learning these tools.

Stage 1. git 101

Three Hello World! commands in git are probably git init, git add, git commit. They appear in nearly every git tutorial. After that, you may find git log, git reset, git rebase useful while working with commits.

Stage 2. Go online

There is a saying (which needs to be filled by yourself)

git and github are similar like … and … are similar.

Github provides a platform for developers to extend git’s utilities online. First thing first, you may learn how to create a simple repository on github and then connect it with your local repository by git push, git pull commands. You and your colleagues may create an organization and teams to work with each other smoothly.

Stage 3. Teamwork on Github

Now you are in an organization, and you collaborate on a repository with your teammates. Then you should take advantage of issues and pull requests to improve your work. Especially, make sure that you have your notifications turned on and learn to mention anyone/anything in conversation. The mentioning includes issues, pull requests, commits, even team members.

Stage 4. Github CLI

See Github CLI for instructions on how to completely manage github workflows on a terminal.

Stage 5+

Currently, there’s no thing left in my mind. The stages above are literally all git/github essentials I have known since 2019. Perhaps I can append more content as the time goes on.