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I would be grateful for your course. I've used git now for 3+ years and still don't feel like I understand Git's objects and data structures. Maybe it's because

I would be grateful for your course. I've used git now for 3+ years and still don't feel like I understand Git's objects and data structures. Maybe it's because I didn't finish my PhD.

reuven 12y ago
Finishing a PhD gives you bragging rights, but it doesn't make you any smarter! (Believe me, it took me 11 years to do mine... and I've got the bills and emotional scars to prove it!) I might start to teach courses online at some point, but I'm right now so busy with in-person classes in Israel and China (with a bit in Europe probably happening soon) that I haven't had a chance to consider it. But hmm, maybe... Meanwhile, see my above reply with some suggested resources to learn about and understand Git. I hope that they'll help.
- mlvljr 12y ago
  misread as " I've got the b*lls and emotional scars to prove it!)" ..still would like to salute that!
amk_ 12y ago
If you already have some familiarity with Git, you may find this 2-page reference poster[1] helpful if you need a cheatsheet at your desk. [1]: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/quumaubjftxik1u/AAD15CT1UrNyOuYSxmyPwPvba?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/quumaubjftxik1u/AAD15CT1UrNyOuYSx...
- voltagex_ 12y ago
  Where is this from? It looks like one of Ange Albertini's posters.
  - amk_ 11y ago
    I made it. Started out as a powerpoint and morphed into a poster.
octref 12y ago
Take a look at Git from the inside out [1] [1]: https://codewords.recurse.com/issues/two/git-from-the-inside-out https://codewords.recurse.com/issues/two/git-from-the-inside...
- NelsonMinar 12y ago
  That's very helpful, thank you. I'm embarrassed I missed that this was linked from the 600 word intro essay, it's by the same author.
derekp7 12y ago
Do a google video search for a presentation called "Git Happens" (by Jessica Kerr). The presenter does a really good job of digging into the data structures.
glitchdout 12y ago
You don't need a course. All you need is to watch the presentation "Git For Ages 4 And Up" https://youtu.be/1ffBJ4sVUb4?t=10m32s https://youtu.be/1ffBJ4sVUb4?t=10m32s

I would be grateful for your course. I've used git now for 3+ years and still don't feel like I understand Git's objects and data structures. Maybe it's because I didn't finish my PhD.

reuven 12y ago

Finishing a PhD gives you bragging rights, but it doesn't make you any smarter! (Believe me, it took me 11 years to do mine... and I've got the bills and emotional scars to prove it!) I might start to teach courses online at some point, but I'm right now so busy with in-person classes in Israel and China (with a bit in Europe probably happening soon) that I haven't had a chance to consider it. But hmm, maybe... Meanwhile, see my above reply with some suggested resources to learn about and understand Git. I hope that they'll help.

mlvljr 12y ago
misread as " I've got the b*lls and emotional scars to prove it!)" ..still would like to salute that!

amk_ 12y ago

If you already have some familiarity with Git, you may find this 2-page reference poster[1] helpful if you need a cheatsheet at your desk. [1]: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/quumaubjftxik1u/AAD15CT1UrNyOuYSxmyPwPvba?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/quumaubjftxik1u/AAD15CT1UrNyOuYSx...

voltagex_ 12y ago
Where is this from? It looks like one of Ange Albertini's posters.
- amk_ 11y ago
  I made it. Started out as a powerpoint and morphed into a poster.

octref 12y ago

Take a look at Git from the inside out [1] [1]: https://codewords.recurse.com/issues/two/git-from-the-inside-out https://codewords.recurse.com/issues/two/git-from-the-inside...

NelsonMinar 12y ago
That's very helpful, thank you. I'm embarrassed I missed that this was linked from the 600 word intro essay, it's by the same author.

derekp7 12y ago

Do a google video search for a presentation called "Git Happens" (by Jessica Kerr). The presenter does a really good job of digging into the data structures.

glitchdout 12y ago

You don't need a course. All you need is to watch the presentation "Git For Ages 4 And Up" https://youtu.be/1ffBJ4sVUb4?t=10m32s https://youtu.be/1ffBJ4sVUb4?t=10m32s