This chapter provided all the tools you need to use Git effectively. You got to know how to make the command-line interface easier to use and more effective with the Git-aware dynamic command prompt, command-line completion, autocorrection for Git commands, and using colors. You learned of the existence of alternative interfaces, from alternative porcelains to the various types of graphical clients.

You were reminded of the various ways to change the behavior of Git commands. You discovered how Git accesses its configuration, and learned about a selected subset of configuration variables. You have learned how to automate Git with hooks and how to make use of them. Finally, you have learned how to extend Git with new commands and support new URLs schemes.

This chapter was mainly about making Git more effective for you; the next chapter, Chapter 11, Git Administration, would explain how to make Git more effective for other developers. You will find there more about server-side hooks and see their usage. You will also learn about repository maintenance.