                             Preface by Ben Straub

   The first edition of this book is what got me hooked on Git. This was my
   introduction to a style of making software that felt more natural than
   anything I had seen before. I had been a developer for several years by
   then, but this was the right turn that sent me down a much more
   interesting path than the one I was on.

   Now, years later, I’m a contributor to a major Git implementation, I’ve
   worked for the largest Git hosting company, and I’ve traveled the world
   teaching people about Git. When Scott asked if I’d be interested in
   working on the second edition, I didn’t even have to think.

   It’s been a great pleasure and privilege to work on this book. I hope it
   helps you as much as it did me.
