Manuals / Version Control (Git) for Non-Engineers / Ch 1

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1. Why Git exists

Version Control (Git) for Non-Engineers · 12 pages source format

Time machine + collaboration. Commits are snapshots with messages for humans.

What you'll learn

  • Snapshot
  • History

Commit = save point

Message in present tense: “Add pricing FAQ.” Small commits beat giant mystery dumps.

Quick check

A commit is best thought of as…

Do this now

Write 3 good commit messages for imaginary changes.

Clear?

Checklist