Git Training
Step-by-Step Guide to Git Version Control
This course starts from scratch, you don't need to know anything about Git or version control systems.
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This course starts from scratch, you don't need to know anything about Git or version control systems.
This course starts from scratch, you don't need to know anything about Git or version control systems.
You'll learn all about installing Git, creating commits, working with branches, pushing to Github, merging features, correct workflow, resolving conflicts, writing custom aliases and much more.
And if you do get stuck, you benefit from an extremely fast and friendly support in discussions to the course.
Git is the most popular and powerful version control system nowadays. It allows you to control all your file changes and work as a team.
Learn all the fundamentals you need to know and benefit from them your whole life as a developer.
Specifically you will learn:
How to install git
How to initialise Git project and adjust basic configuration
How to create commits
How to check any commit content
How to push your code in remote repository on Github
What are branches and how to work with them
How to merge branches
What is the correct workflow with Git
What is gitflow and how to use it
How to create releases and hotfixes
How to create and use tags
How to resolve Git conflicts
Advanced git commands
How to configure git properly
How to create own git aliases
Don’t lose any time, gain an edge and start using Git as PRO now.
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Learning objectives
- Fully understand version control with git
- Correct workflow of using git
- Working with github to upload your code remotely
- Working with branches and resolving conflicts
- Creating your own aliases for git commands
- Fully understand version control with git
- Correct workflow of using git
- Working with github to upload your code remotely
- Working with branches and resolving conflicts
- Creating your own aliases for git commands
Syllabus
Git Basics
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Git Installation
Email and Name Configuration
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Git cheatsheet or aliases
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Create a cheatsheet or reference document summarizing essential Git commands for quick access. Build your own custom Git aliases for frequently used commands to enhance your efficiency.
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Compile a list of frequently used Git commands.
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Create a text file or document to serve as your cheatsheet.
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Optionally, define custom Git aliases for frequently used commands.
Use Git to manage a project
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Follow a tutorial on how to use Git on your projects. This will help you to practice and reinforce what you learned in this course.
Browse courses on
Git
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Find a tutorial on Git for beginners.
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Follow the tutorial to learn the basics of Git.
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Apply what you learned to a project of your choice.
Guide on Best Practices for New Team Members
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Work in a team to merge your contributions into a common branch by organizing and streamlining workflows. This enhances collaboration and ensures smooth code integration.
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Document guidelines and expectations for new team members.
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Establish coding standards and conventions.
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Develop a collaborative workflow using tools like Git branching and pull requests.
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Include best practices for code reviews, conflict resolution, and documentation.
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Improve Git Workflow with Gitflow
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Enhance your Git workflow by integrating Gitflow principles. This helps you manage complex projects efficiently and improves collaboration among team members.
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Learn about Gitflow and its benefits.
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Implement Gitflow in your project.
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Monitor and adjust your Gitflow process as needed.
Automating Tasks
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Automate repetitive tasks in your Git workflow to enhance productivity and efficiency. This strengthens your understanding of Git commands and scripting.
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Identify repetitive tasks suitable for automation.
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Write scripts using Git commands or APIs.
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Configure Git to run the scripts automatically.
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Test and refine the automation process.
Configure Git
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Modify your Git configuration to customize and personalize your Git workflow. This will enhance your productivity and improve your Git experience.
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Learn about the different Git configuration options.
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Edit your Git configuration file.
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Test your new Git configuration.
Create a new Dockerfile
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Create a new Dockerfile to apply to a project of your choice. This will help you apply and reinforce what you have gained from this course.
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Create a project directory.
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Create a text file called Dockerfile within the directory.
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Write the necessary commands to the Dockerfile.
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Build the Docker image by running the appropriate command within the terminal.
Contribute to Git online challenge
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Contribute your skills and knowledge to a Git-related online challenge or hackathon. This provides practical experience and allows you to contribute to the Git community.
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Find an online Git challenge or hackathon.
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Form a team or work individually.
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Develop a solution to the challenge.
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Submit your solution and compete against others.
Git cheatsheet or aliases
Show steps
Create a cheatsheet or reference document summarizing essential Git commands for quick access. Build your own custom Git aliases for frequently used commands to enhance your efficiency.
Show steps
- Compile a list of frequently used Git commands.
- Create a text file or document to serve as your cheatsheet.
- Optionally, define custom Git aliases for frequently used commands.
Use Git to manage a project
Show steps
Follow a tutorial on how to use Git on your projects. This will help you to practice and reinforce what you learned in this course.
Browse courses on
Git
Show steps
- Find a tutorial on Git for beginners.
- Follow the tutorial to learn the basics of Git.
- Apply what you learned to a project of your choice.
Guide on Best Practices for New Team Members
Show steps
Work in a team to merge your contributions into a common branch by organizing and streamlining workflows. This enhances collaboration and ensures smooth code integration.
Show steps
- Document guidelines and expectations for new team members.
- Establish coding standards and conventions.
- Develop a collaborative workflow using tools like Git branching and pull requests.
- Include best practices for code reviews, conflict resolution, and documentation.
Improve Git Workflow with Gitflow
Show steps
Enhance your Git workflow by integrating Gitflow principles. This helps you manage complex projects efficiently and improves collaboration among team members.
Show steps
- Learn about Gitflow and its benefits.
- Implement Gitflow in your project.
- Monitor and adjust your Gitflow process as needed.
Automating Tasks
Show steps
Automate repetitive tasks in your Git workflow to enhance productivity and efficiency. This strengthens your understanding of Git commands and scripting.
Show steps
- Identify repetitive tasks suitable for automation.
- Write scripts using Git commands or APIs.
- Configure Git to run the scripts automatically.
- Test and refine the automation process.
Configure Git
Show steps
Modify your Git configuration to customize and personalize your Git workflow. This will enhance your productivity and improve your Git experience.
Show steps
- Learn about the different Git configuration options.
- Edit your Git configuration file.
- Test your new Git configuration.
Create a new Dockerfile
Show steps
Create a new Dockerfile to apply to a project of your choice. This will help you apply and reinforce what you have gained from this course.
Show steps
- Create a project directory.
- Create a text file called Dockerfile within the directory.
- Write the necessary commands to the Dockerfile.
- Build the Docker image by running the appropriate command within the terminal.
Contribute to Git online challenge
Show steps
Contribute your skills and knowledge to a Git-related online challenge or hackathon. This provides practical experience and allows you to contribute to the Git community.
Show steps
- Find an online Git challenge or hackathon.
- Form a team or work individually.
- Develop a solution to the challenge.
- Submit your solution and compete against others.
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