We’re back with our monthly book series, where we share titles from WATA Factory’s internal library that we believe deserve a spot in every developer’s toolkit.
This month we’ve chosen a book that covers an essential topic: Git. At first, it may look like a complex system of commands and branches, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes the tool that gives teamwork both confidence and structure. The title says it all: Learn Git, by Ángel Pablo Hinojosa Gutiérrez (with contributions from Juan Julián Merelo Guervós).
Key Technical Details
- Title: Learn Git: … and, along the way, GitHub
- Author: Ángel Pablo Hinojosa Gutiérrez (with Juan Julián Merelo Guervós)
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Pages: 103
- Language: Spanish
- Format: Physical copy available in our internal library
Book Synopsis
Git underpins almost everything we do in development, yet we’re not always sure how to explain every detail—or how to quickly resolve an unexpected conflict. This book is designed as a practical guide to exactly those situations. With a simple and direct tone, it takes you from the basics—creating a repository, adding changes, understanding commits—to everyday operations such as resolving conflicts, collaborating on GitHub, or managing branches without getting lost.
It’s not intended to be an exhaustive manual or a replacement for real-world practice. Instead, it’s a lightweight book meant to refresh concepts, revisit commands, and provide clear examples right when you need them. A read that brings structure to what we already know and reminds us of handy shortcuts for moving more smoothly through our work.
Why We Love This Book
What we value most about Learn Git is its clarity and practical approach. It’s not a one-time read, but a reference you can return to whenever you need.
Here are a few reasons it stands out:
- Turns abstract commands into logical, easy-to-remember actions.
- Shares tips and best practices that help avoid common mistakes.
- Reinforces the idea that Git isn’t just version control: it’s also collaboration and trust within a team.
- Integrates GitHub naturally, showing how to use it seamlessly in real-world projects.
- Strikes the right balance: short enough for quick reference, yet complete enough to answer specific questions.
In short, this book doesn’t try to reinvent what we already know—it serves as a handy companion to consult whenever needed.
Who Will Benefit from Reading It?
While it’s ideal for those just starting out, it also provides real value for experienced professionals looking for a quick refresher.
- New developers, who need to learn Git from scratch with a clear, straightforward guide.
- Experienced professionals, who want a quick way to revisit the fundamentals or confirm best practices in specific cases, much like how we approach modern testing practices or code quality tools.
- Distributed or remote teams, where Git serves as the common language for coordination—similar to how we use collaborative frameworks at WATA Factory.
- Curious developers, eager to take their personal projects a step further and organize their code like professionals.
At the end of the day, Git isn’t hard to understand for a senior developer—but it’s easy to forget a command or detail in the rush of daily work. That’s where this book becomes truly useful.
About the Author: Ángel Pablo Hinojosa Gutiérrez
Ángel Pablo Hinojosa Gutiérrez writes in a direct, accessible style. He doesn’t aim to complicate things, but to simplify the technical and make it approachable. His goal is clear: to help readers lose their fear of making mistakes with Git and integrate it naturally into their daily work. That ability to convey the essentials without unnecessary complexity is what makes this book stand out compared to heavier, more exhaustive guides.
WATA Factory’s Commitment to Growth Through Learning
At WATA Factory, we believe that learning isn’t optional—it’s part of how we work. That’s why we maintain our internal library as a living space, one we return to whenever we want to improve, get inspired, or revisit best practices that make our lives easier.
Every book we select contributes something concrete: whether technical, strategic, or inspiring, each one leaves a mark. The important thing isn’t just reading, but how those lessons influence the way we solve problems and build projects. This commitment to continuous learning is reflected across our work, from hosting technical workshops to organizing internal knowledge-sharing events.
Our approach to professional development extends beyond just reading—we actively invest in employee training and create opportunities for team members to deepen their expertise, whether through specialized sessions on emerging technologies or through our regular All Hands gatherings where we explore new technical domains together.
Ready to Explore?
Learn Git is now available in our internal library. A quick, practical read that’s perfect for anyone who wants to work with greater confidence and order.
And as always, we’ll keep sharing a new book each month from our library. Who knows—maybe the next one will be the spark you need to take your professional journey one step further. You can follow our ongoing book series, which recently featured Mastering JavaScript with Carlos Azaustre, and stay tuned on our blog for upcoming recommendations.
