From "what even is a commit?" to interactive rebases and CI pipelines. A free, open-source, beginner-to-advanced guide that explains every Git & GitHub concept in plain English — with real, copy-paste-ready examples.
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git-toolbox is a complete, structured handbook for learning Git and GitHub — the version-control tools used by virtually every software team on earth. It's written to take you from zero to confident, one short chapter at a time.
- 🧠 Concepts explained, not just commands listed — you'll understand why, not just what to type.
- 📋 Every command has a real example — copy, paste, run.
- 🪜 Progressive — each chapter builds on the last, but you can also jump straight to what you need.
- 🆓 100% free & open source — MIT licensed. Fork it, share it, contribute to it.
🔖 In a hurry? The Quick Cheat Sheet is a one-page reference of the most-used commands.
| You are… | Start here |
|---|---|
| 🌱 Brand new to Git | 1. What is Git? → read in order |
| 💻 Know the basics, want to level up | 7. Undoing Changes & 8. Rewriting History |
| 🐙 Comfortable with Git, new to GitHub | 11. GitHub Essentials |
| ⚡ Just need a command, fast | Cheat Sheet or 10. Command Reference |
| 🏗️ Setting up a team workflow | 15. Best Practices & Workflows |
- What is Git? — history, version control, and how Git thinks
- Installation & Setup — install on any OS, first-time config, SSH keys
- Core Concepts — repository, staging area, commits, HEAD, branches
- Everyday Git — your first repository:
init,clone,add,commit,push,pull - Branching & Merging — branches, merges, and resolving conflicts
- Working with Remotes —
remote,fetch,pull,push, tracking branches - Undoing Changes —
restore,reset,revert,reflog,clean
- Rewriting History —
rebase, interactive rebase,cherry-pick, squashing - Advanced Git —
stash,tags,bisect,worktree, submodules, hooks - Command Reference — the encyclopedic list: every command, key flags, examples
- GitHub Essentials — accounts, repos, forks, and the GitHub flow
- Pull Requests & Review — opening, reviewing, and merging PRs
- Issues & Collaboration — issues, labels, Projects, Discussions, teams
- Actions, Pages & Releases — CI/CD, hosting, and shipping versions
- Best Practices & Workflows — commit conventions, Git Flow vs GitHub Flow
- Troubleshooting — common errors and how to fix them
- Glossary — every term, defined
➕ Quick Cheat Sheet — the fast one-page reference
Found a typo, a better example, or a missing command? Contributions are very welcome!
- Fork the repo
- Create a branch →
git switch -c improve-rebase-chapter - Commit →
git commit -m "Clarify interactive rebase example" - Open a Pull Request
See CONTRIBUTING.md and the Code of Conduct.
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Made with ❤️ by Anzar Khan · oneit.live
📄 Licensed under the MIT License