Git Crash Course: Getting Started with Git and GitHub

Unlock the power of Git and GitHub for software development success! This course provides the essential practical experience and knowledge you need to effectively use Git and collaborate with teams. We believe in learning by doing, so you'll be actively using the command line from the very first lesson.

Our hands-on approach avoids overwhelming you, delivering key information at the right time and immediately applying new skills. You'll start by configuring your Git environment and quickly learn a fundamental Git command.

Here's a breakdown of what you'll master:

• Essential Git Commands:

  • git init: Initializing a Git repository.
  • git add: Staging files for commit.
  • git restore: Discarding changes.
  • git status: Understanding project state.
  • git diff: Examining file differences.
  • git commit: Saving changes.
  • git rm: Removing files.
  • git log: Viewing commit history.
  • git branch: Creating and checking out branches.
  • git merge: Merging changes.
  • git stash: Stashing changes.
  • git clone: Cloning remote repositories.

• Key Git Concepts:

  • Understanding the lifecycle of untracked and tracked files.
  • Creating and resolving merge conflicts.
  • Using .gitignore to ignore unwanted files.
  • Understanding the role of origin.
  • Establishing a successful branching workflow.

• GitHub Fundamentals:

  • Creating and editing your GitHub profile.
  • Understanding SSH vs. HTTPS authentication.
  • Generating and configuring an SSH Key for secure authentication.
  • Creating and merging pull requests.

• Command Line Basics:

  • Creating files with echo.
  • Creating directories with mkdir.
  • Navigating directories with cd.
  • Understanding the tilde (~) shortcut.

By the end of this course, you'll not only be proficient in using Git and GitHub, but you'll also gain confidence navigating the command line – a crucial skill for any developer. Start your journey to becoming a confident Git user today!