Learning Git by Building an SQL Reference Object

This document serves as a summary of my learning journey through the "Learn Git by Building an SQL Reference Object" course, part of the Relational Database certification from freeCodeCamp.

Git Commands Learned

Throughout the course, I learned and practiced various Git commands. Here are some of the key commands I used:

• git init: This command is used to initialize a new Git repository.
• git add: This command adds a file to the staging area in preparation for a commit.
• git commit: This command creates a new commit with the changes in the staging area. This is how Git tracks changes to our code.
• git branch: This command is used to create, list, rename, and delete branches.
• git checkout: This command is used to switch between different branches and commits.
• git merge: This command is used to merge changes from one branch into another.

Learning Process

The course was structured around the sql_reference.json file, which contains commonly used SQL commands. The learning process involved creating new branches and making changes to this file, which allowed me to practice using Git commands in a practical context.

For example, I would create a new branch, make changes to the sql_reference.json file (such as adding new SQL commands), and then use Git commands to add, commit, and merge these changes. This hands-on approach helped me understand not just the syntax of Git commands, but also how they are used in a real-world coding workflow.

Overall, this course provided a comprehensive introduction to Git, and I feel confident in my ability to use Git for version control in my future projects.