Overview of Git and GitHub
This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Git and GitHub, which are essential tools for modern software development. The course covers the basics of version control, Git architecture, and the command-line interface for Git. Participants will also learn how to create, manage, and share repositories using GitHub, collaborate with other developers, and contribute to open-source projects. Additionally, the course covers advanced Git concepts such as branching, merging, rebasing, and resolving conflicts. Participants will also learn how to integrate Git with various development tools such as editors, build systems, and continuous integration servers.
Stalwart Learning offers this course to help professionals gain a solid understanding of Git and GitHub to improve their development skills and increase their productivity in the workplace.
Key Topics:
- Version Control Basics
- Git Architecture and Command-Line Interface
- Creating and Managing Repositories with GitHub
- Collaborating with Other Developers
- Contributing to Open-Source Projects
- Branching, Merging, Rebasing, and Resolving Conflicts
- Integrating Git with Development Tools
Prerequisites:
Participants should have basic knowledge of software development concepts and familiarity with command-line interfaces.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for software developers, DevOps engineers, IT professionals, or anyone interested in learning Git and GitHub. Regenerate response
Duration
24 Hours
Module 1: Introduction to Version Control Systems
- Understanding the need for version control systems
- Introduction to Git and its advantages
- Installing Git and configuring the environment
- Basic Git commands: init, add, commit, status
Module 2: Working with Local Repositories
- Creating a local Git repository
- Branching and merging in Git
- Managing commits and commit history
- Undoing changes with Git
- Working with remote repositories
Module 3: Collaborating with Remote Repositories
- Introduction to GitHub and its features
- Cloning a remote repository
- Collaborative workflows: forks, branches, and pull requests
- Resolving conflicts in Git
- Synchronizing local and remote repositories
Module 4: Advanced Git Techniques
- Git branching models: GitFlow and GitHub Flow
- Git tags and releases
- Git hooks for automation and custom workflows
- Git submodules and subrepositories
- Git best practices and optimization
Module 5: GitHub Features and Integration
- GitHub project management features
- Issue tracking and bug reporting
- Pull request reviews and code collaboration
- GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment
- Integrating third-party tools with GitHub
Module 6: Git Workflows and Strategies
- Git branching strategies: feature branches, release branches, and hotfixes
- Git rebase vs. merge
- Git cherry-pick for selective commits
- Git stash for temporary changes
- Adopting and customizing Git workflows for team collaboration
Module 7: Git Tips and Tricks
- Git aliases for productivity
- Git configuration customization
- Git hooks for automation and custom workflows
- Working with Git in IDEs and text editors
- Troubleshooting common Git issues
Module 8: Git in a Continuous Integration Environment
- Git integration with CI/CD pipelines
- Automating Git operations with Git hooks and scripts
- Git branching and versioning strategies in CI/CD
- Managing release versions with Git and CI/CD
- Git best practices for CI/CD environments