You’re Using Git Wrong (Do This Instead)

Most git tutorials teach you the basics of git commands, but real developers use git completely differently on the job. In this video, I break down how to use git, the exact git commands and workflows used in production environments and how real software teams do version control. You'll learn how to stage changes selectively with git add -p, how to write clean commit messages using Conventional Commits, how to use git stash to context-switch without losing work, and how to navigate branching strategies that real teams actually run on. I also cover the commands most tutorials skip entirely: git reflog, git pull --rebase, git revert vs git reset, and when to use each one. Whether you're a CS student, a junior developer, or someone who's always felt like your git knowledge had gaps, this video fills them. 🚀 Check out StackVault: https://www.stackvault.net/ — The tool I built to store bug fixes and code snippets so I never have to solve the same problem twice. Hi, I am Tech By Ralph, and I am a Developer Who is Interested in Helping You Reach Your Developer Goals, Through Videos Just Like This. I Offer Coding Tutorials, Coding Advice, and Personal Experience Helping You Evolve Your Skills And Stay Up-To-Date With Tech •Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TBR-TechByRalph 🎥 Recommended Video: - I Build My First SaaS in 30 DAYS: https://youtu.be/IwRm7vNUruU ➡Please Note That All Videos and Information on This Channel are for Educational and Informational Purposes Only. 📱My Socials: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TBR-TechByRalph?si=nwOJ2MtJhLVLd5dx Medium: https://medium.com/@TechByRalph TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@techbyralph 🔖 Hashtags 🔖 #git #github #programming #softwaredevelopment #coding #webdevelopment #devtools #gitcommands #learntocode #softwaredeveloper CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction 0:30 1- git status 0:45 2- git add -p 1:03 3- git commit -m 1:20 4- git stash 1:55 5- git log --oneline 2:35 6- git switch -c 3:04 7- git pull --rebase origin yourBranch 3:45 8- git push -u origin yourBranch 4:17 9- git diff 4:28 10- git revert & git reset 5:23 11- git reflog