
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
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Understand what version control is and why Git is the industry standard
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Install and configure Git on your system (Windows/Linux/Mac)
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Create repositories, track file changes, and understand commits
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Use Git commands: clone, add, commit, push, pull, merge, revert, and stash
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Collaborate using GitHub: forks, pull requests (PRs), issues, and discussions
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Handle merge conflicts and branching strategies (Git Flow, feature branching)
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Create and manage .gitignore files and commit hygiene
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Use GitHub for portfolio development and open-source contributions
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Basic automation with GitHub Actions (intro to CI/CD pipelines)
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Protect branches and manage access in real-world team settings
Course Curriculum
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Introduction to Version Control
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What is version control?
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Centralized vs distributed systems
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Benefits of Git and GitHub
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Installing and Setting Up Git
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Installing Git on Windows, Mac, or Linux
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Setting global configurations
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Initializing local repositories
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Git Fundamentals
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Tracking files: add, commit, status, log
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Working with .gitignore
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Undoing changes: reset, revert, checkout
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Branching & Merging
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Creating and switching branches
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Merging and handling conflicts
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Git branching strategies (Git Flow, trunk-based)
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Collaborating with GitHub
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Creating remote repositories
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Pushing and pulling from GitHub
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Forks, clones, and pull requests
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Using GitHub Issues, Discussions, and Projects
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GitHub for Professional Use
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Using GitHub as a portfolio
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Writing effective commit messages
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Setting up README, LICENSE, and project structure
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GitHub Pages (intro to static site hosting)
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Intro to GitHub Actions (Optional)
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Understanding basic CI/CD
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Creating a GitHub Action for automated testing or deployment
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Example: Linting or deploying a site
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Final Project + Best Practices
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Submit a Git-tracked project (e.g., To-Do App, Portfolio, or Blog)
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Include GitHub commits, branching, PRs, and README
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Peer feedback and instructor review
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