Learn Python Automation by Recreating Git Commit from Scratch

Explore Python automation by recreating the Git commit command from scratch in this 24-minute EuroPython 2021 conference talk. Dive into the inner workings of Git's key-value storage and learn to implement the fundamental git commit command using less than 80 lines of Python code. Follow along with provided shell commands to experiment with Git on your own system. Gain insights into structuring Python utility scripts and grasp intermediate programming concepts like recursion. Benefit from clear explanations and comments suitable for Python and Git beginners, while picking up good programming practices such as using f-strings and pathlib. Tackle optional challenges at the end to reinforce your learning. Discover how to leverage Python for everyday task automation and continue your programming journey with valuable pointers and resources.

Intro
Overview
Git Database
Code
Recursion
Script Interface
Final Test