Getting around first steps with Git

So, your pain threshold limits are exhausted by everyday use of your current version control software (SVN, CVS anyone?). You are looking for another solution to version control problems and you start exploring Git. You heard that it is really cool, but now you’re getting hands on to figure out how cool it really is.

For start, you should know that Git is different. Your current mindset will drive you into using it the same way you used SVN, but very soon you’ll find out that if you don’t start working on your mindset, using Git can become more a problem than a solution. Fortunately, Pro Git book is available online for free and I highly recommend going through it with understanding. Read the rest of this entry »