What is Git?

Git is a distributed version control system that enables efficient tracking of code changes, collaboration between developers, and reliable management of software projects throughout their lifecycle.

Unlike centralised version control systems, Git provides every developer with a complete copy of the project history, allowing for flexible workflows and ensuring code integrity even when working offline or in distributed teams.

I implement Git for every project I develop, creating a structured approach to code management that maintains a complete history of changes and enables robust feature development workflows. This disciplined approach to version control provides significant benefits to clients throughout their project's life.

While Git can work with popular repository hosting services like GitHub, its core functionality extends far beyond these platforms. I use Git to manage code locally, coordinate deployment to various cloud environments, and maintain separate feature branches for organised development.

Some of the key benefits of using Git include:

• Comprehensive change tracking that maintains a complete history of your project's evolution
• Feature branch workflows that allow for parallel development of new capabilities without affecting the stable main codebase
• Reliable rollback capabilities if unexpected issues arise after deploying new features
• Efficient collaboration possibilities when multiple developers need to work on the same project
• Flexible deployment options to various environments through Git push commands
• Code integrity verification that ensures deployed code matches the intended version
• Detailed audit trail of who changed what and when throughout the project's development

For client projects, I leverage Git's branching model to create isolated environments for each new feature or bug fix. This approach enables me to work on multiple aspects of your application simultaneously while keeping the main codebase stable and reliable for production use.

Git integrates smoothly with my development stack of Next.js, TypeScript, Prisma, Auth.js, and Postgres, creating a comprehensive approach to code management across all technology layers. This integration enhances project transparency, reduces development risks, and streamlines the deployment process.