This is not Git howto, it just describes where our team had trouble when starting our current project in Git.
Git is not SVN
Just forget everything you know about SVN. Start over with a fresh mind. Ok checking out and commiting are still similar, but when working with branches and tags, it's a whole new world.
Take a look at the Git cheatsheet: https://Git.wiki.kernel.org/index.php/GitCheatSheet
Don't get confused by the many commands, you'll get there. Starting Git is not that complicated.
Play around
You don't need much give Git a spin. Install it, work with it in a local repository. There is plenty of information out which will show you how to do so. Try everything you need to do in your daily work life. Merge, branch, tag .....
The only important thing is: work on the command line. After you got everything figured out you can use your IDE as an aide.Read more
Watch out, branches
