Since its inception, the Git DVCS tool's default branch name was set to master. Every Git repository had a master branch unless a developer took explicit steps to remove it, which was rarely ever done ...

How to get started with GitHub Desktop for a seamless Git workflow Your email has been sent If you need to work with GitHub, but don't have time to get up to speed with the git command line, Jack ...

Starting your journey with GitHub can feel a bit like stepping into a bustling workshop filled with unfamiliar tools and processes. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by terms like “repositories,” ...

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GitHub to replace master with main starting in October: What developers need to do now Your email has been sent From the office of “long overdue,” another service is dropping the divisive “master” ...

GitHub today announced a major update to its visual Git client, GitHub Desktop. Version 1.5 introduces a new way to resolve merge conflicts, which are inevitable when working on a project with a team.

Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Branch based development is one of Git’s most beneficial features. It allows developers to ...