Who this book is for

This book targets both developers, as well as professional build/release managers who want a practical guide for the next level of Git. There is something for everyone. Starting with the Git data model and advancing through branching to metadata and hooks, all through an easy-to-read recipe structure, the transition from simple everyday use cases to advanced repository handling is smooth. The book can be easily read and understood by readers from all categories. The book requires basic knowledge of common GNU/Linux tools and shell/bash scripting.