progit2

Pros of git-scm.com

• Serves as the official website for Git, providing comprehensive and up-to-date documentation
• Offers a user-friendly interface for browsing Git documentation and resources
• Includes an interactive "Try Git" feature for hands-on learning

Cons of git-scm.com

• Limited to web-based content, not easily accessible offline
• May not cover advanced topics as extensively as progit2
• Updates may be less frequent compared to community-driven progit2

Code Comparison

git-scm.com (Ruby on Rails):

def book
  @book ||= Book.includes(sections: :chapters).find_by(code: params[:lang])
  raise ActiveRecord::RecordNotFound unless @book
  @book
end

progit2 (AsciiDoc):

[source,console]
----
$ git clone https://github.com/libgit2/libgit2
$ cd libgit2
$ mkdir build && cd build
$ cmake ..
$ make
$ make install
----

The code snippets highlight the different focus of each repository. git-scm.com contains Ruby code for managing the website, while progit2 includes AsciiDoc markup for creating the Pro Git book content.

Pros of git-reference

• More concise and focused on quick reference
• Easier to navigate for specific Git commands
• Regularly updated with latest Git features

Cons of git-reference

• Less comprehensive coverage of Git concepts
• Fewer examples and use cases provided
• Limited explanations of underlying principles

Code Comparison

git-reference:

git clone <repository>
git add <file>
git commit -m "Commit message"
git push origin <branch>

progit2:

$ git init
$ git add *.c
$ git add LICENSE
$ git commit -m 'Initial project version'

Summary

git-reference serves as a quick reference guide for Git commands, making it ideal for users who need to quickly look up syntax or basic usage. However, it lacks the depth and comprehensive coverage found in progit2.

progit2 offers a more thorough exploration of Git concepts, providing detailed explanations and numerous examples. It's better suited for users seeking in-depth understanding but may be overwhelming for those needing quick reference.

Choose git-reference for rapid command lookup or progit2 for comprehensive Git education, depending on your needs and experience level.

Pros of tips

• Concise and focused on practical Git commands and tips
• Easy to search and find specific solutions quickly
• Regularly updated with community contributions

Cons of tips

• Lacks in-depth explanations and context for Git concepts
• May not cover advanced topics or Git internals comprehensively
• Limited narrative structure, making it less suitable for beginners

Code comparison

tips:

git config --global alias.unstage 'reset HEAD --'
git config --global alias.last 'log -1 HEAD'
git config --global alias.br 'branch --format="%(HEAD) %(color:yellow)%(refname:short)%(color:reset) - %(contents:subject) %(color:green)(%(committerdate:relative)) [%(authorname)]" --sort=-committerdate'

progit2:

$ git config --global user.name "John Doe"
$ git config --global user.email johndoe@example.com
$ git config --global core.editor emacs
$ git config --list

Summary

tips is a collection of practical Git commands and tips, ideal for quick reference and problem-solving. progit2 is a comprehensive book on Git, offering in-depth explanations and covering a wide range of topics. tips excels in providing concise solutions, while progit2 offers a more structured learning experience for Git users of all levels.

Pros of gitignore

• Extensive collection of gitignore templates for various languages and frameworks
• Regularly updated with community contributions
• Simple and straightforward structure, easy to use and implement

Cons of gitignore

• Limited to gitignore files, doesn't provide comprehensive Git documentation
• Lacks explanations or context for the ignore patterns
• May require additional research to understand specific ignore rules

Code comparison

gitignore (Python.gitignore):

# Byte-compiled / optimized / DLL files
__pycache__/
*.py[cod]
*$py.class

# C extensions
*.so

progit2 (book/01-introduction/sections/first-time-setup.asc):

[source,console]
----
$ git config --global user.name "John Doe"
$ git config --global user.email johndoe@example.com
----

The gitignore repository focuses on providing ready-to-use .gitignore files, while progit2 offers comprehensive Git documentation in AsciiDoc format. gitignore is more practical for quick implementation, whereas progit2 is better suited for in-depth learning about Git. The code examples reflect their different purposes: gitignore contains ignore patterns, while progit2 includes Git command examples with explanations.