A successful Git branching model
March 4th, 2011 by Michael Zimmermann

This is by far the best explanation of a Git development model. It isn’t a tutorial on how to use git commands – there are almost too many of those around. What it does is clearly outlines a development workflow, and the way that Git helps keep features and fixes organized and on track.

Read the full article, with helpful diagrams along the way at: A successful Git branching model » nvie.com.

There’s also a great video to describe the extensions that help to configure and enforce this workflow:

Tags: dvcs, git, howto, version control

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How to learn and find things on the internet
June 3rd, 2008 by Michael Zimmermann

Everybody on the web knows more than I do.

Let that one slosh around for a bit. It’s a good thing.

Little Johnny down the road might not know more, but taken as a whole, the entire posting population of the internet collectively has something new for you to learn.

The trick is to find the bits that you need, amidst all the noise.

Read on to see how you find those bits…

Tags: Google, howto, internet searching, learn, wikipedia

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Set up your own domain : Part 1
June 3rd, 2008 by Michael Zimmermann

Ah, the true sign of a geek — someone with his or her own domain. Nothing quite says, “I roll my own” like a custom email address and URL.

Other than for bragging rights, is there any good reason to have your own domain? Can you set up the email and hosting stuff yourself? Are there low- or no-cost alternatives?

Find the answers inside…

Tags: domains, howto

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