Dive Deep into Git Internals: Master Git for Open Source Contributions

Event Title:

Git Internals: Understand & Contribute to Open Source

Date & Time:

🗓️ 27th March, 2025
⏰ 8:00 PM IST

Location:

💻 Virtual (Bevy)

Event Description

Ever wondered how Git works under the hood? Whether you’re an open-source enthusiast or just getting started with version control, this session is for you! We’ll break down Git’s internals, from object storage and commit history to branching strategies and rebasing. You’ll gain the knowledge needed to contribute effectively to open-source repositories and even prepare for Google Summer of Code (GSoC).

What You’ll Learn

Git Fundamentals

✅ Understand how Git stores data using blobs, trees, and commits.
✅ Learn the difference between a working directory, index, and repository.
✅ Demystify branching, merging, and rebasing strategies.

Hands-On Demonstration

🛠️ See Git commands in action—creating and manipulating repositories.
🛠️ Learn how to inspect and modify Git’s internal structure.
🛠️ Explore real-world open-source repositories and their contribution workflows.

Advanced Git Techniques

🔍 Rewriting history with interactive rebase and commit amendments.
🔍 Resolving merge conflicts like a pro.
🔍 Efficiently using Git hooks and custom configurations.

Why Attend?

🚀 Gain a Deep Understanding – Move beyond basic git add, commit, and push.
🚀 Improve Open-Source Contributions – Learn how to submit high-quality PRs.
🚀 Boost Your GSoC Readiness – Understand what mentors look for in contributors.

Who Should Attend?

👩‍💻 Developers, students, and professionals who use Git daily.
🎯 Anyone looking to contribute to open-source projects or prepare for GSoC.
🛠️ Tech enthusiasts eager to explore Git’s internal mechanics.

Join us and master Git to take your open-source contributions to the next level!

🔗 RSVP Now! Hosted by GDG On Campus TIU. See you there! 🚀