@initcommit

We build visual Git tools like Devlands (https://xitter.cf/t.co/NbL4mMMbeK): the first & only gamified Git interface. And Git-Sim: visually simulate Git commands in your own repos.

 Denver, CO
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Joined July 2015
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1/14 For the past 2 years, I’ve been building something kooky - a way to walk through your own Git repo. Literally. Here's the story, and what I learned trying to make learning and using Git less ... intimidating: 🧵
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12 Git commands visualized in 3D: a spatial approach to understanding version control #git #programming #SoftwareEngineering #dev #developers #developertooling #learnprogramming #softwaredevelopment #devops #Python #pythonprogramming #pythonlearning youtube.com/watch?v=C2aFC8wF…
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First day as a Principal Software Engineer. Surreal to say after 9+ years @github. I’m lucky to work with so many incredible people.
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Congrats Taylor!! 🥳
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Call for Speakers for Git Merge 2025 is open on Sessionize and I've just submitted a session! sessionize.com/git-merge-202…

Git Merge 2025: Call for Speakers

Git Merge is the annual Git community conference, focused on contributors, source control teams, and end-users of the best open source version control...

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IVG Design
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Just finished animating Devlands' guide character in @rive for our GitHub learning playground. It's a virtual mentor to help players, with smooth transitions, reactive expressions, and well-timed gestures making it feel more alive than a typical NPC.
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⏳ The call for speakers for Git Merge 2025 closes in just over 2 weeks! Got a great Git story to share? Submit your talk by May 13: git-merge.com

Git Merge '26

An in-person conference for everyone who works on or with Git. Co-hosted by GitButler and OpenAI.

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Check out Devlands on Product Hunt! Devlands transforms your Git repository into an immersive, 3D game world where you learn Git concepts and commands in a relaxing environment while building the confidence to apply Git in professional projects. producthunt.com/posts/devlan…

Devlands: The first and only gamified Git interface | Product Hunt

Devlands transforms your Git repository into an immersive, 3D game world where you learn Git concepts and commands in a relaxing environment while building the confidence to apply Git in professional...

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IVG Design
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Something I just finished working on
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Have you ever wanted to learn Git and love Minecraft? Check out Develands (devlands.com). The website, built with @rive_app's awesome mesh and rigging stack, features interactive, dynamic, and responsive animations for ultrawide to mobile portrait breakpoints!
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IVG Design
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Have you ever wanted to learn Git and love Minecraft? Check out Develands (devlands.com). The website, built with @rive_app's awesome mesh and rigging stack, features interactive, dynamic, and responsive animations for ultrawide to mobile portrait breakpoints!
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Thank you @initcommit for writing this helpful article. Learn Git through Gamification – A Visual Guide to Key Version Control Concepts freecodecamp.org/news/learn-…

Learn Git through Gamification – A Visual Guide to Key Version Control Concepts

Git has many concepts and commands that you’ll need to understand before you feel confident using it. Some of these concepts may sound trivial, especially to someone who has worked with Git before....

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Thanks for reading it! If you’re interested I wrote a post about the story of creating Devlands on my blog: initialcommit.com/blog/im-ma…

I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare others the pain

I struggled with Git, so I'm making a game to spare others the pain

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Thank you @initcommit for writing this helpful article. Learn Git through Gamification – A Visual Guide to Key Version Control Concepts freecodecamp.org/news/learn-…

Learn Git through Gamification – A Visual Guide to Key Version Control Concepts

Git has many concepts and commands that you’ll need to understand before you feel confident using it. Some of these concepts may sound trivial, especially to someone who has worked with Git before....

freecodecamp.org
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What do y’all want next?
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🆕🗣️ Add testimonials to product descriptions
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It would be nice to have mobile styles for product page font size and potentially a few other basic properties. For example header size text looks nice on desktop browsers but when viewed in mobile it’s absolutely massive
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🆕🗣️ Add testimonials to product descriptions
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🆕🗣️ Add testimonials to product descriptions
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I will say this is pretty nice! Just set that up on new my game Devlands, that helps you learn Git and coding! devlands.com

Devlands - Learn Git comfortably. Use Git confidently.

The fastest and easiest way to feel confident with Git.

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When you're learning Git, sometimes even the seemingly simple concepts can be tricky to grasp. To help you understand them, @initcommit created a game that lets you visualize how Git works. Here, he explains the working directory, staging area, and commit history with helpful diagrams and images. freecodecamp.org/news/learn-…
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The Git game is called Devlands. It transforms your Git repo into an immersive world you can walk through to learn and use Git in a visual way! Check out everything Devlands can do: devlands.com

Devlands - Learn Git comfortably. Use Git confidently.

The fastest and easiest way to feel confident with Git.

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When you're learning Git, sometimes even the seemingly simple concepts can be tricky to grasp. To help you understand them, @initcommit created a game that lets you visualize how Git works. Here, he explains the working directory, staging area, and commit history with helpful diagrams and images. freecodecamp.org/news/learn-…
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This week on Changelog News! changelog.com/news
💥 JavaScript fatigue strikes back 🎧 Building for application developers 🐣 The early days of Linux 🗂️ If it is worth keeping, save it in Markdown 💰 Next Edit understands the code change ripple effect 🕹️ Git is getting gamified 🧪 Functions in CSS?! 🎙️ Kaizen! Pipely goes BAM 💼 Ludic's guide to getting software engineering jobs 🪦 Open source is where dreams go to die ⚖️ Begrudgingly choosing CBOR over MessagePack

ALT 💥 JavaScript fatigue strikes back 🎧 Building for application developers 🐣 The early days of Linux 🗂️ If it is worth keeping, save it in Markdown 💰 Next Edit understands the code change ripple effect 🕹️ Git is getting gamified 🧪 Functions in CSS?! 🎙️ Kaizen! Pipely goes BAM 💼 Ludic's guide to getting software engineering jobs 🪦 Open source is where dreams go to die ⚖️ Begrudgingly choosing CBOR over MessagePack

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Git is indeed getting gamified… devlands.com

Devlands - Learn Git comfortably. Use Git confidently.

The fastest and easiest way to feel confident with Git.

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Changelog
@changelog3 Mar 2025
This week on Changelog News! changelog.com/news
💥 JavaScript fatigue strikes back 🎧 Building for application developers 🐣 The early days of Linux 🗂️ If it is worth keeping, save it in Markdown 💰 Next Edit understands the code change ripple effect 🕹️ Git is getting gamified 🧪 Functions in CSS?! 🎙️ Kaizen! Pipely goes BAM 💼 Ludic's guide to getting software engineering jobs 🪦 Open source is where dreams go to die ⚖️ Begrudgingly choosing CBOR over MessagePack

ALT 💥 JavaScript fatigue strikes back 🎧 Building for application developers 🐣 The early days of Linux 🗂️ If it is worth keeping, save it in Markdown 💰 Next Edit understands the code change ripple effect 🕹️ Git is getting gamified 🧪 Functions in CSS?! 🎙️ Kaizen! Pipely goes BAM 💼 Ludic's guide to getting software engineering jobs 🪦 Open source is where dreams go to die ⚖️ Begrudgingly choosing CBOR over MessagePack

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Check out the full details of what the game can do @ devlands.com 😁

Devlands - Learn Git comfortably. Use Git confidently.

The fastest and easiest way to feel confident with Git.

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Here's a fun way to learn Git deeply. @initcommit created a game to help you learn Git in a fun way. It's called Devlands: devlands.com/

Devlands - Learn Git comfortably. Use Git confidently.

The fastest and easiest way to feel confident with Git.

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Learn Git through Gamification – A Visual Guide to Key Version Control Concepts freecodecamp.org/news/learn-…

Learn Git through Gamification – A Visual Guide to Key Version Control Concepts

Git has many concepts and commands that you’ll need to understand before you feel confident using it. Some of these concepts may sound trivial, especially to someone who has worked with Git before....

freecodecamp.org
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