Essential Git Best Practices for Developers: 1. Tests Before Pushing: Test code locally (unit, integration, and manual tests) before pushing to shared branches to prevent broken builds, failed merges, and bugs. 2. Use Git (Not Other SCMs): Git's superior branching, speed, and community support make it the best choice. This helps avoid slow version control and limited branching capabilities. 3. Secrets in Env, Not Git: Store sensitive information (API keys, passwords) in environment variables or secret managers—never in Git. This prevents security breaches and data leaks. 4. Add node_modules/ & build/ to .gitignore: Exclude generated files and folders to maintain a clean, efficient repo. This prevents bloated repository size and slow Git operations. 5. Implement Instead of Using TODO or Error Throws: Provide basic implementations or stubs in libraries rather than leaving TODOs or throwing errors. This prevents unexpected runtime errors and reduces complex error handling. 6. Use --force Carefully: Only use git push --force when absolutely necessary and on branches you solely control. This prevents accidentally overwriting other developers' work and maintains repository history integrity. I hope these tips provide some guidance in the right direction. Yours, Daniel ____________________ [ Music ] _____________________ Chillpeach - Tomato farm : • [no copyright music] 'Tomato farm' lo... _____________________________________________________ #developer #git #codingdays #dev #softwaredevelopment #development #gitlab #github