helixml / docs

Git Version Control

Introduction

The Git version control system is used to manage changes to the documentation. Git enables tracking changes, collaborating with others, and maintaining a history of revisions.

Key Concepts

  • Repository: A central location where all the documentation files and their history are stored.
  • Commit: A snapshot of the changes made to the documentation at a specific point in time.
  • Branch: A separate line of development that allows for isolated work on features or bug fixes without affecting the main branch.
  • Pull Request: A request to merge changes from a branch into another branch, typically the main branch.

Workflow

  1. Clone the repository: Retrieve a copy of the repository to your local machine.
git clone https://github.com/helixml/docs.git
  1. Create a new branch: Create a new branch for your changes to isolate them from the main branch.
git checkout -b feature-name

  1. Make changes: Edit the documentation files as needed.

  2. Stage changes: Add the changed files to the staging area, which prepares them for commit.

git add .
  1. Commit changes: Create a commit with a descriptive message explaining the changes made.
git commit -m "Add new section on Git Version Control"
  1. Push changes: Upload your local commits to the remote repository.
git push origin feature-name

  1. Open a pull request: Request that your changes be merged into the main branch.

  2. Review and merge: The changes will be reviewed by other contributors before being merged into the main branch.

Collaboration

  • Forking: Create a copy of the repository on your own account to work on changes independently.
  • Pull Requests: Submit pull requests to the main repository to contribute your changes.

Best Practices

  • Use descriptive commit messages.
  • Keep commits focused on a single change.
  • Regularly push your changes to the remote repository.
  • Review pull requests carefully before merging.

Resources

Example Usage

Create a new branch for a feature:

git checkout -b new-feature

Make changes and commit them:

git add .
          git commit -m "Implemented new feature"

Push changes to the remote repository:

git push origin new-feature

Open a pull request to merge changes into the main branch.