Git with It: Drupal Version Control Done Better

Submitted by joshuajabbour on Tue, 2010-05-25 04:55

An basic introduction to Git, where drupal.org version control is heading, and how you can start using Git today. This presentation will be primarily focused towards (Git) beginners (no prior knowledge necessary), however hopefully I will be able to introduce some more advanced Git commands and tricks near the end.

Overview of Git vs. Subversion/CVS vs. no version control
Git basics (and a few intermediate tips)
Git resources (so you can learn more)
Helpful Git tools (both GUI and CLI)
Using Git right now to make d.o's CVS or your company's SVN much, much better

Who is this presentation for?

This presentation is geared primarily towards Git beginners with some other version control background (Subversion/Bazaar/CVS). Users with no version control experience or experienced Git users may still get a lot out of the presentation, so feel free to come!

Who am I? I have been working with Drupal since 2004, and currently serve as development lead for WorkHabit, a bi-coastal Drupal shop. I started using Git about three years ago, and it's now a crucial part of my workflow. You can pry Git from my cold, dead hands…

Presentation materials:
http://bit.ly/dcnyc8git
http://bit.ly/dcnyc8gitconfig

Groups:

New York City

Nice title! I was thinking of

christefano - Tue, 2010-05-25 05:57

Nice title! I was thinking of using the same in the LA Drupal group.

Exaltation of Larks Founder, CEO http://www.larks.la	LA Drupal Organizer, Drupal Adventure Guide http://ladrupal.org/christo	Droplabs Founder, Lead Burrito Analyst http://droplabs.net

go for it! and if you want to

joshuajabbour - Tue, 2010-05-25 14:06

go for it! and if you want to share presentation resources, I'm game...

thanks!

christefano - Wed, 2010-05-26 08:17

Excellent idea. We plan to record our bootcamp and make it available via blip.tv and iTunes. I know you might not be able to make it to the LA Drupal git bootcamp in two weeks but I'd love to hear what you would like to get out of it in case you're joining us remotely or watching the video after the event. We're already discussing it at http://groups.drupal.org/node/70893

Exaltation of Larks Founder, CEO http://www.larks.la	LA Drupal Organizer, Drupal Adventure Guide http://ladrupal.org/christo	Droplabs Founder, Lead Burrito Analyst http://droplabs.net

"Git with Drupal 7" webinar on June 12

christefano - Fri, 2010-06-11 06:03

We're going ahead with a Git webinar this June 12 and everyone is welcome to join us via GoToMeeting and on IRC in the #drupal-la channel.

I had the thought of calling it "Let's Git!" but I spent enough time living near the Bible Belt that I called it "Git with Drupal 7" instead.

Exaltation of Larks Founder, CEO http://www.larks.la	LA Drupal Organizer, Drupal Adventure Guide http://ladrupal.org/christo	Droplabs Founder, Lead Burrito Analyst http://droplabs.net

Unfortunately I can't watch

joshuajabbour - Sat, 2010-06-12 16:08

Unfortunately I can't watch live, but will definitely check out the video, and share any resources I come up with. Git training will soon be a huge aspect of Drupal dev, so let's get some good stuff together.

where is this presentation

duckx - Tue, 2010-05-25 19:37

where is this presentation being held?

DrupalCamp NYC

joshuajabbour - Wed, 2010-05-26 01:27

it's a proposal for a presentation to be held at DrupalCamp NYC

I really hope it can be scheduled so I can attend...

quid.oblitus - Thu, 2010-06-03 21:14

I'm a beginner and very interested in setting up a good working environment. I'd love to hear that GIT is beginner-friendly and full featured. Biggest problem with all the great beginner sessions is avoiding scheduling collisions.