Version Control Using Git and GitHub Course
Version Control using Git and GitHub
Learn skills in repositories, branching, merging, and collaboration to work effectively with teams and manage code like a professional developer. Enroll in this git version control course to master version control.
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Course outline
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Introduction to Version Control and Git
12 items
1.28 hr
- What is version Control
- Why do we need Version Control Systems
- Benefits of Version Control System
- What are the Different Version Control systems available
- What is git
- Git features
- Lifecycle of Git
- Git Rebase
- Branches
- Merging
- Installing & Setting Up Git on Ubuntu server
- Installing & Setting Up Git on Windows
Getting Started with Git Repositories
1 item
0.08 hr
- Git Workflow
Basic Git Operations
2 items
0.28 hr
- Git basic Commands
- Basic Git Operations
Branching & Merging Fundamentals
5 items
0.49 hr
- Git Branch - Part 1
- Git Branch - Part 2
- Git Merge - 3 way recursive strategy
- Git Merge - Fast Forward
- Deleting a branch on local repository
Collaborating with Remote Repositories
5 items
0.39 hr
- Remote branches - part 1
- Remote branches - part 2
- Pushing changes from local to remote branch
- Pushing tags from local to remote repository
- Raising a pull request
Using GitHub
11 items
0.27 hr
- Introduction to GitHub
- Setting Up GitHub
- GitHub and Creating an account on GitHub
- Understanding GitHub Interface & Features
- Familiarizing ourselves with GitHub
- Working with Repositories
- Creating a public repository on GitHub
- Linking Remote and Local Git repositories
- Branching and Collaboration Basics
- GitHub Pages (Basic Hosting) and Best Practices
- Managing Repository Settings & Security
Advanced Git Techniques
6 items
0.49 hr
- Git cherry pick
- Git reset - hard
- Git reset - mixed
- Git reset - soft
- Git stash part 1
- Git stash part 2
Best Practices
1 item
0.05 hr
- Git Best Practices
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- GUIDED PROJECT 1
- Collaborative To-Do List Application using Git and GitHub
- This project involves building a team-based to-do list application where multiple contributors add features collaboratively. The app can be a CLI-based tool (Python/Java/Node.js) or a simple web app (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). The main focus is not just on coding but on applying version control concepts using Git and GitHub—managing branches, merging, collaborating on a remote repository, resolving conflicts and following best practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to take this Git version control course?
This course would be perfect for learners, programmers, and anyone who wants to learn the basics of version control and enhance their knowledge on Git and GitHub. Anybody who wants to work on collaborative coding projects or contribute to open-source can also take this course.
What do I learn in this Git and GitHub course?
You will be introduced to concepts of version control, be introduced to Git basics, setting up a repository, branching, and merging, collaboration with remote team members, and using GitHub. The course also discusses more advanced commands such as cherry-pick, reset and stash and best practices in projects.
What practical skills will I acquire by learning the git version control?
By the end of the course, you will learn version control with git to set up and manage repositories, work with branches, merge code effectively, collaborate with remote teams, and resolve conflicts. You’ll also gain confidence in using GitHub for both personal and professional projects.
Is this git version control course self-paced?
Yes. It is self-paced and you learn at your own pace. You will also have an opportunity to watch video lessons, go through guided projects, and exercises that will allow you to apply every concept in practice.
Does the course include any practical projects?
Yes. You’ll work on guided projects, including:
Collaborative To-Do List Application – Build a team-based to-do list app while practicing version control concepts such as branching, merging, conflict resolution, and remote collaboration.