Git Essentials: Create, merge, and distribute code with Git, the most powerful and flexible versioning system available, 2nd Edition

Let me start with the positive. The information is good. If you put in the time to interpret what the author is saying you will learn some finer details of git, and that information is valuable.However... there are some issues:1) the first 40 pages or so were just filler. Big pictures with 2 or 3 sentences stating the obvious. Could have been condensed into... at least half as many pages. So my initial impressions is that the book was a jokeHowever, come chapter 2 it really picked up, and started delivering valuable information.2) there are places where his explanations are just completely lackluster. I have no doubt that I could have worded them much better myself. It took me 4 reads to understand what he was trying to say about reset --soft, for example.3) The author did not organize the material. Reading it was like... sifting through a messy room looking for an item you lost. For example, information on the --help command can be found 30 pages apart, just kind of scattered in places where it doesn't belong. That information should have just been in one place, up front. I wouldn't mention this if I hadn't noticed multiple times where information that should be grouped together is just strewn around in random places4) The author has a bad writing style where he shows you something but doesn't explain it, and tells you he will explain it in a while. You then have to remember that thing and remain confused while listening to him talk - until he finally gets around to explaining himself. Sometimes it takes over 30 pages to reach a conclusion.5) I said the information is good, but it isn't phenomenal. It isn't comprehensive or anything.6) It just reeks of laziness / bad writing ability.HOWEVER.... after you stumble through this, and take notes (I recommend taking notes over trying to sift through the disorganized mess of a book if you forgot something)... you will have the information you need and be proficient. That is why I gave it 3 stars.From what I understand alot of chapter 2's information - the books only redeeming quality, the information provided - was actually added into the 2nd edition after people complained. The fact this needed to be asked for is really a testament to how little effort the author put into this.Would I recommend you buy it? Only if you can't find a better book with glowing reviews. I think you probably can. It does have the information you need, but you will have to put unnecessary effort into sifting through / interpreting it. The author just is not a good writer, I myself could have written a better book.

Otro pésimo libro de Packt, no lo recomiendo en lo absoluto.

Awesome book. You'll understand why git works the way it works. Takes you through the basic git structure to understand the advanced commands. Also covers the mistakes one may face. Great for beginners and experienced users alike.