How Not to Be Afraid of Git, with O'Reilly Author Anna Skoulikari
The Scrimba Podcast
Using Git for Experimentation
- 🧪 Create a checkpoint in Git before experimenting with your projects, so you can revert to a stable version if needed. How often do I experiment with new features or approaches in my projects?
- 🌿 Git allows you to explore experimental ideas without the risk of permanently altering your main project. What experimental ideas have I been hesitant to try due to fear of damaging my project?
- 💾 Avoid manually copying project folders for version control, as this is unreliable and susceptible to data loss. What are my current methods for managing different versions of my projects, and are they reliable?
- ⏰ Using Git provides a safety net, enabling you to easily revert to previous states if experiments fail or lead to unexpected issues. How much time could I save by using Git for experimentation compared to my current methods?
- 💡 If you don't want to mess everything up in your project, it's better to create a checkpoint. How could using Git for experimentation encourage me to be more creative and take more risks in my projects?
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