Requirements
Basic computer skills
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Requirements
Basic computer skills
Requirements
Basic computer skills
A simple yet effective course on Git and GitHub for beginners or even students with some Git and GitHub knowledge. You will have all the real-life experience you should have when starting your journey to become a software developer.
Is this course suitable for you?
Yes, If you already know the basics of computers, you can start this course. You will need to set up git on your computer and create a GitHub account, and you are ready to go. If you are interested in learning Git and GitHub, you can start your journey with this course. This course will also help if someone wants to use Git and GitHub for web development, data software development, mobile development, etc.
What makes this course special?
In this course, I have spent a lot of time on the theoretical explanation, which will support you in understanding the practical implementations of many topics easily.
What are some of the course highlights?
There are so many exciting features covered in this one course; you will be blown away by excitement and joy. Here are some of the exciting features you will learn about Git and GitHub:
Git Overall Working procedures
Commit & checkout
The connection between local and remote repository
How to push and pull
gitignore and markdown languages
branching and merging
collaborate with someone
contribute to someone's else project
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Learning objectives
- What are git and github and how to do basic setup
- Git overall work flow including staging, upstaging, committing etc.
- How to work with local and remote repositories - push, pull
- Understanding markdown and gitignore
- How to branching in git and github
- Merge - 2 way merge, 3 way merge and resolving merge conflicts in git and github
- How to contribute to other's project - fork, clone
- Collaborations and github pages
- What are git and github and how to do basic setup
- Git overall work flow including staging, upstaging, committing etc.
- How to work with local and remote repositories - push, pull
- Understanding markdown and gitignore
- How to branching in git and github
- Merge - 2 way merge, 3 way merge and resolving merge conflicts in git and github
- How to contribute to other's project - fork, clone
- Collaborations and github pages
Syllabus
Introduction
Why do we need Git and Github?
What are Git and GitHub?
Environment setup
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Activities
Review Git Fundamentals
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Taking some time to refresh your understanding of Git fundamentals before the course starts will ensure you have a solid foundation to build upon.
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Go through your previous notes or study materials on Git.
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Revisit the basic commands and workflows.
Read "Git Pocket Guide" by Richard E. Silverman
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This short and concise book provides a comprehensive overview of Git commands and concepts, offering a quick and convenient way to refresh your knowledge and clarify any doubts.
View
Git Pocket Guide: A Working Introduction
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Review the book's introduction to understand the core concepts of Git.
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Read through each chapter, focusing on the different Git commands and their usage.
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Refer back to the book as needed while practicing Git commands.
Practice Git Commands
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Gain hands-on experience with Git commands by practicing them regularly. This will help you internalize the commands and improve your fluency.
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Create a Git repository for practice.
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Run basic Git commands such as add, commit, push, and pull.
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Experiment with different command options and flags to understand their functionality.
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Create a Git Cheat Sheet
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Creating a cheat sheet forces you to recall and organize Git commands. It serves as a quick reference and study aid, enhancing your retention and recall.
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List down the essential Git commands you've learned.
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Organize the commands into categories, such as staging, committing, branching, and merging.
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Add brief descriptions or examples for each command.
Contribute to Open Source Projects
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Contributing to open source projects allows you to apply your GitHub knowledge in a real-world setting, enhancing your practical skills and building your portfolio.
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Open Source
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Find beginner-friendly open source projects on GitHub.
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Read the project's documentation and contribution guidelines.
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Identify issues or areas where you can make contributions.
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Create a pull request with your changes and provide clear explanations.
Collaborate with Peers on a Git Project
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Collaborating with peers on a Git project exposes you to different perspectives and workflows, fostering teamwork and enhancing your ability to resolve merge conflicts.
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Find a group of peers who are also learning Git.
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Create a shared Git repository for a small project.
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Work together on different branches, commit your changes, and handle merge conflicts.
Review Git Fundamentals
Show steps
Taking some time to refresh your understanding of Git fundamentals before the course starts will ensure you have a solid foundation to build upon.
Show steps
- Go through your previous notes or study materials on Git.
- Revisit the basic commands and workflows.
Read "Git Pocket Guide" by Richard E. Silverman
Show steps
This short and concise book provides a comprehensive overview of Git commands and concepts, offering a quick and convenient way to refresh your knowledge and clarify any doubts.
View
Git Pocket Guide: A Working Introduction
on Amazon
Show steps
- Review the book's introduction to understand the core concepts of Git.
- Read through each chapter, focusing on the different Git commands and their usage.
- Refer back to the book as needed while practicing Git commands.
Practice Git Commands
Show steps
Gain hands-on experience with Git commands by practicing them regularly. This will help you internalize the commands and improve your fluency.
Show steps
- Create a Git repository for practice.
- Run basic Git commands such as add, commit, push, and pull.
- Experiment with different command options and flags to understand their functionality.
Create a Git Cheat Sheet
Show steps
Creating a cheat sheet forces you to recall and organize Git commands. It serves as a quick reference and study aid, enhancing your retention and recall.
Show steps
- List down the essential Git commands you've learned.
- Organize the commands into categories, such as staging, committing, branching, and merging.
- Add brief descriptions or examples for each command.
Contribute to Open Source Projects
Show steps
Contributing to open source projects allows you to apply your GitHub knowledge in a real-world setting, enhancing your practical skills and building your portfolio.
Browse courses on
Open Source
Show steps
- Find beginner-friendly open source projects on GitHub.
- Read the project's documentation and contribution guidelines.
- Identify issues or areas where you can make contributions.
- Create a pull request with your changes and provide clear explanations.
Collaborate with Peers on a Git Project
Show steps
Collaborating with peers on a Git project exposes you to different perspectives and workflows, fostering teamwork and enhancing your ability to resolve merge conflicts.
Show steps
- Find a group of peers who are also learning Git.
- Create a shared Git repository for a small project.
- Work together on different branches, commit your changes, and handle merge conflicts.
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