Short Git Series by M-Way Solution

Nice short series of Git. Looking at branch differently now. Before, it’s like a “channel”. Now, understand it as also a “pointer” like tag. Still, not really dare to follow this git-flow, that is using feature-branch or a branch as a feature.

Deploying from GitHub to a Server

Chris Ward provides tips on making Git and GitHub projects fit better into developer workflow—from running tests to deploying your code to a server. Thinks there’s a simple way for GitHub webhook, turns out still needing third party tool for easier. Got an introduction of Jenkins and Travis. Source: Deploying from GitHub to a Server

Beginner Tutorial: How to Use Git for WordPress Development

Learn how to use version control with Git for WordPress development in this beginner tutorial. From setup over tracking changes to your first commit. Good basic tutorial. Especially if want to use SourceTree on Windows. Just the opening paragraph a little bit misleading. Uploading via FTP can’t be replaced with mere version control. The workflow should […]

An Introduction to Learning and Using DNS Records

The Domain Name System (DNS) essentially provides a phone directory for the Internet. You might want to type in apple.com to your web browser to buy iPhone accessories, but how will your request reach Apple’s web server at IP address 17.172.224.47? That’s what the domain name record system does for us. Have read many DNS articles, […]

Managing Huge Repositories with Git

Shaumik examines ways to manage huge repositories with Git, including shallow cloning, cloning a single branch, using submodules and third-party extensions. Once shocked someone pushed the PSD files to git. Turns out large files is indeed problem for git. And it’s nice to have solutions like these. Source: Managing Huge Repositories with Git