Effectively using git

NOTE: This guide assumes that you know the basics of git. If not, then you can get started here.

Using a version control system such as git in a continuous integration environment can be tremendously useful. However, if the basic principles of the tool are not properly understood, it can lead to something like this:

Furthermore, if certain checks and balances are not in place, a single mistake could very dearly cost an organisation. The purpose of this guide is to demystify the pull-request workflow, lay down a set of best pratices and to provide remedies for common pitfalls.

• General git dos and don’ts
• Understanding the git pull-request workflow
• Some good practices for the workflow
• When not to use this workflow
• Best practices for large projects
• Troubleshooting guide
• Quick Checklist