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Git & GitHub Version Control

Course Description

Description

This self-paced course is your complete guide to mastering Git and GitHub — the essential tools for modern software development, DevOps, and collaborative coding. Whether you're a student, developer, or aspiring DevOps engineer, you'll learn how to track code changes, collaborate in teams, manage branches, and contribute to open-source projects using industry best practices.

Built with 2025 workflows in mind, the course includes hands-on labs, real GitHub repositories, GitHub Actions (intro), and tips for creating a professional developer profile.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand what version control is and why Git is the industry standard

  • Install and configure Git on your system (Windows/Linux/Mac)

  • Create repositories, track file changes, and understand commits

  • Use Git commands: clone, add, commit, push, pull, merge, revert, and stash

  • Collaborate using GitHub: forks, pull requests (PRs), issues, and discussions

  • Handle merge conflicts and branching strategies (Git Flow, feature branching)

  • Create and manage .gitignore files and commit hygiene

  • Use GitHub for portfolio development and open-source contributions

  • Basic automation with GitHub Actions (intro to CI/CD pipelines)

  • Protect branches and manage access in real-world team settings

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction to Version Control
    • What is version control?

    • Centralized vs distributed systems

    • Benefits of Git and GitHub

  • Installing and Setting Up Git
    • Installing Git on Windows, Mac, or Linux

    • Setting global configurations

    • Initializing local repositories

  • Git Fundamentals
    • Tracking files: add, commit, status, log

    • Working with .gitignore

    • Undoing changes: reset, revert, checkout

  • Branching & Merging
    • Creating and switching branches

    • Merging and handling conflicts

    • Git branching strategies (Git Flow, trunk-based)

  • Collaborating with GitHub
    • Creating remote repositories

    • Pushing and pulling from GitHub

    • Forks, clones, and pull requests

    • Using GitHub Issues, Discussions, and Projects

     

  • GitHub for Professional Use
    • Using GitHub as a portfolio

    • Writing effective commit messages

    • Setting up README, LICENSE, and project structure

    • GitHub Pages (intro to static site hosting)

  • Intro to GitHub Actions (Optional)
    • Understanding basic CI/CD

    • Creating a GitHub Action for automated testing or deployment

    • Example: Linting or deploying a site

  • Final Project + Best Practices
    • Submit a Git-tracked project (e.g., To-Do App, Portfolio, or Blog)

    • Include GitHub commits, branching, PRs, and README

    • Peer feedback and instructor review

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I am a web developer with a vast array of knowledge in many different front end and back end languages, responsive frameworks, databases, and best code practices

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₹19,999.00

₹30,000.00
Course includes:
  • img Level
      Beginner Intermediate Expert
  • img Duration 7h
  • img Passing Marks 75
  • img Exam Duration 1h 30m
  • img Certifications Yes
  • img Language
      English German Arabic French Spanish
  • img Access 90 days