Mastering Version Control: Git & GitHub Essentials
Learn the industry-standard tools for collaborative coding and project management. This course will equip you with essential skills for tracking changes, collaborating seamlessly, and managing your software projects effectively.
Course Syllabus: Git and GitHub
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Introduction – Git and GitHub:
Understand the core concepts of version control, why Git and GitHub are indispensable for modern software development, and their fundamental relationship.
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Installing Git:
Step-by-step guide to setting up Git on your local machine across different operating systems, ensuring you’re ready to start versioning your projects.
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Configure Git:
Learn how to configure Git globally with your user information, essential settings, and preferences for a personalized development environment.
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Basic commands:
Master the essential Git commands for initializing repositories, adding files to the staging area, committing changes, and viewing your project history.
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Exploring Git log:
Dive into the Git commit history using `git log` to understand project evolution, identify specific changes, and track contributions.
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Git diff:
Utilize `git diff` to precisely compare changes between different versions of your code, a crucial skill for code review and understanding modifications.
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HEAD:
Understand the `HEAD` pointer in Git, how it represents your current working snapshot, and its role in navigation and history manipulation.
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Making corrections Git reset:
Learn how to undo changes and manage your project history effectively using `git reset` for various correction scenarios.
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Branching:
Master Git branching strategies for developing new features, bug fixes, and experiments in isolation without affecting the main codebase.
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GitHub:
Explore the features of GitHub for remote repository management, collaborative development, pull requests, and code hosting.
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GitClone:
Learn how to clone existing repositories from GitHub or other remote sources to your local machine, kickstarting your collaborative projects.
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Conclusion:
Summarize key takeaways from the course and outline best practices for continuous learning and effective use of Git and GitHub in your development workflow.