Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs from Coursera

What is GIT?

What is the single most important tool that Developers and Operations teams must know alike today? Git! Git is a distributed version control system that allows developers and operations teams to collaborate and keep track of the changes made on a project. GIT, as a DevOps tool, empowers collaboration and faster release cycles. Anyone willing to start their DevOps career or level up should start from the basics, and GIT is the most fundamental requirement of all.

Why You Should Use GIT

Many of the most popular open-source projects today are developed on Github – Kubernetes, Ansible, Tensor Flow, Rust, Node.js, Go, Terraform, and Helm Charts being some of the top ones among the 100 million repositories. If you would like to learn and contribute to these projects, understanding Git is a must, and our GIT for beginners course is here to help!

This is a beginner-level GIT tutorial course and is well structured with lectures and labs for those who are absolute beginners to GIT. System Administrators, Developers, or IT engineers without prior experience may go through this course to gain basic knowledge of GIT.

GIT for Beginner’s Course – What You Will Learn

In our GIT for beginners course, you’ll learn how to get up and running with Git, how to use it in your daily life, and get a deeper understanding of what Git actually is under the hood. This course consists of 19 sections that will familiarize you with Git and its possibilities. We’ll cover the possibilities of local and remote Git repositories, adding version control to your project by using branches and useful commands that make working with these branches even more powerful, such as fetching, pulling, rebasing, and cherry-picking.

Besides some common Git commands, we’ll also cover the internals of Git and how it’s actually working under the hood! This course is project-based, so you will be working as part of a team, and you will learn how to share your work with your team members. Our embedded hands-on labs will ensure you gain enough practice right after learning each concept. We will test your work to ensure you have written them correctly and provide feedback.

Pre-requisites

1. Linux command line basics

2. No programming/coding knowledge is required

Git is a complex topic, especially for a beginner. We simplify complex concepts using the following:

1. Visualizations

2. Animations

3. Real-life project examples

4. Analogies

5. Demos

6. No more boring presentations!

Hands-On Learning

Learning by doing is the best way to learn.

Our labs:

1. Opens right in your browser. No other setup is needed.

2. Pre-configured for you to learn the concepts in the previous lecture

3. Validate your work

4. Gives you instant feedback

What's inside

Syllabus

Git Introduction

This introductory module covers essential Git concepts, including installation, repository initialization, and basic operations. By the end of this module, learners will be equipped with foundational knowledge to start using Git effectively for version control.

Traffic lights

Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Introduces Git and its relevance in DevOps culture and practices

Provides foundational knowledge for beginners in Git

Offers hands-on learning experience with embedded labs

Covers essential Git operations, including branching, merging, and rebasing

Uses visual aids, animations, and analogies to simplify complex concepts

Assumes basic Linux command line knowledge, which may need to be acquired separately

Reviews summary

Beginner git with hands-on labs

According to learners, 'Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs' is a highly effective and comprehensive introduction to Git. Students consistently praise the well-structured lectures and the emphasis on practical, hands-on learning through integrated labs, which are described as seamless and providing instant feedback. The instructor's clear explanations, coupled with visualizations, animations, and real-life examples, make complex concepts accessible. While it serves as an ideal foundation for absolute beginners in development or DevOps roles, some suggest that learners with prior Git experience might find it too foundational. The course successfully demystifies Git fundamentals, making it a strong starting point.

Covers core Git commands, not advanced or niche topics.

"This course focuses on getting you up and running with Git for daily use, covering the fundamentals well."

"I learned about local and remote repositories, branching strategies, and common commands like fetching, pulling, rebasing, and cherry-picking."

"While it's great for basics, I understand it's 'for beginners' and doesn't delve into very complex Git workflows or advanced hooks."

Instructor makes learning Git interactive and engaging.

"The instructor did a fantastic job; there were no boring presentations, just clear, direct explanations with good examples."

"I really enjoyed the instructor's teaching style. They broke down topics effectively and kept me engaged throughout."

"The way the course is delivered, with demos and visuals, keeps you hooked and makes learning an otherwise dry topic interesting."

Perfect introduction to Git for those with no prior experience.

"This is definitely a beginner-level Git tutorial. It was exactly what I needed to start my DevOps career."

"System Administrators and IT engineers without prior experience will find this course invaluable for gaining basic Git knowledge."

"If you're already familiar with Git basics, you might find parts of this course too fundamental, but for new users, it's comprehensive."

Complex Git concepts are simplified for absolute beginners.

"This course simplifies complex concepts using visualizations and animations, making Git much easier to grasp for a beginner."

"The analogies and real-life project examples used by the instructor really helped me understand Git's internal workings."

"As someone with no prior experience, I found the course material incredibly well-structured and easy to follow from start to finish."

Interactive labs are crucial for practical Git application.

"The embedded hands-on labs were incredibly useful; they really cemented my understanding of Git commands through practice."

"I loved that the labs opened right in my browser. It was so convenient to practice without needing any complex setup."

"Working through the labs after each concept helped Git click for me, and the instant feedback was incredibly helpful."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs with these activities:

Connect with Git Experts

Show steps

Seek guidance and support from experienced Git professionals to accelerate learning and troubleshoot challenges.

Show steps

Identify potential mentors
Reach out and introduce yourself
Schedule regular meetings

Git Exercises

Show steps

Practice Git commands to reinforce understanding and gain proficiency in using the tool.

Show steps

Review basic Git commands
Create a Git repository
Stage and commit changes
Push and pull changes
Resolve merge conflicts

Github Issues Label Contribution

Show steps

Enhance practical skills and understanding by contributing to real-world Git projects, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Show steps

Identify open source projects or issues
Review code, identify areas for improvement
Suggest and create labels for issues
Submit pull requests with the label suggestions

Show all three activities

Career center

Learners who complete Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We haven't picked any books for this reading list yet.

Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

Here's a deal for you

What's inside

Syllabus

Traffic lights

Save this course

Reviews summary

Beginner git with hands-on labs

Activities

Career center

Reading list

Share

Similar courses