Git & GitHub - The Practical Guide from Udemy

No matter if you're just getting started with (web) development, if you're applying for a developer job or if you just need to refresh your knowledge - version control is a core skill you need to succeed as a developer.

Git (a version control system) and Github (a cloud provider for Git managed projects) form an outstanding combination to provide the best possible experience to create and maintain a clearly structured project history.

This course guides everyone (no prior knowledge is required. ) through the core steps to use these tools in your daily projects with ease.

What is Version Control?

Saving & accessing data and tracking changes is what version control is all about. No matter if you're working on a private or a professional development project, code evolves, changes and continuously gets improved. A clean version management structure is therefore key to successfully manage the progress of your projects.

What is Git?

Git is a 100% free version management tool, specifically created for and used by developers all over the world to manage project code history locally on their machines (Windows, macOS, Linux/Unix).

What is GitHub?

GitHub is an online service, it is also free for many use cases (an account is all you need) and brings Git's local "file-tracking" strengths to the cloud. Storing project code online, updating code, accessing other team members' code or collaborating on large scale projects inside your organization - all possible with the help of GitHub.

Why Should I Know these Tools?

Version control is key to manage projects efficiently so not knowing Git and GitHub makes your daily developer life a lot more complicated. The same apply if you're currently looking for a new job in the industry, version control is required in any developer projects these days, so not knowing Git & GitHub puts you behind your competition.

Although Git and GitHub are user friendly, both come with their own logic and "language". Getting started can therefore be a bit cumbersome and this is where this course comes into play.

What do I Learn in this Course?

This course starts at the very basics, no prior Git or GitHub knowledge is required. You'll learn how to use Git and how to write Git commands in the Mac Terminal or the Windows Command Prompt (optional refreshers on both are also part of the course).

Starting with the first initialization of a so-called Git repository, we'll build up your knowledge step-by-step and understand the what & why behind concepts like branches, commits, the staging area, merging & rebasing, cloning, pushing & pulling branches and a lot more.

What's Inside this Course?

An optional Command Line Crash Course for both Windows & MacOS users
Git Download & Installation
Git Theory - Working Directory, Staging Area (Index) and Repository explained
Creating Git Repositories
Working with Commits
Understanding Branches
Understanding the HEAD and the detached HEAD
Newly Introduced Git Commands with Git Version 2.23
Deleting Data (Staged & Unstaged, Commits & Branches)
Ignoring Files
The Stash
Merging, Rebasing and Cherry Picking
Bringing Back Deleted Data with the Reflog
Connecting Local Git Repositories to Remote GitHub Repositories
Git Push & Pull (+ Fetch)
Local, Remote Tracking & Remote Branches
GitHub Collaborators & Contributors
Forks & Pull Requests
GitHub Issues
Github Projects
and so much more.

All covered, explained and applied in easy to understand examples in the course.

In this course we'll find answers to questions like:

"How can I delete my last commit?"

"What is the Stash?"

"What is the difference between a merge and a rebase (and what is cherry-picking actually)?"

"How to bring back a deleted commit?"

"What is the difference between a local tracking branch and a remote tracking branch?"

What are you waiting for, jump and board and let's GIT started :)

What's inside

Learning objectives

Learn all you need to work with git, including all about repositories, commits, branches & more
Understand how git works behind the scenes and understand local & remote as well as local-tracking & remote-tracking branches
Dive into advanced git features like merging, rebasing, the stash and learn how to manage merge conflicts
Bring git's power to the cloud with github

Learn how to collaborate in projects via git & github in teams & organizations
Learn how to contribute to open-source projects via forks & pull requests
Efficiently manage projects with git & github

Learn all you need to work with git, including all about repositories, commits, branches & more
Understand how git works behind the scenes and understand local & remote as well as local-tracking & remote-tracking branches
Dive into advanced git features like merging, rebasing, the stash and learn how to manage merge conflicts
Bring git's power to the cloud with github
Learn how to collaborate in projects via git & github in teams & organizations
Learn how to contribute to open-source projects via forks & pull requests
Efficiently manage projects with git & github

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome to this Course!

What is Git?

What is GitHub?

Join Our Learning Community!

Course Content

How to Get the Most out of this Course!

Course Slides

Optional: Mac Terminal & Windows Command Prompt Introduction

Module Introduction

The Command Line - What & Why?

Comparing the Mac & Windows Command Line

Please Read! Windows & Mac Users

Mac Terminal - The Basics

Accessing Folders

Absolute vs Relative Paths

Creating & Deleting Files

Introducing Flags and Removing Data

Copying & Moving Files & Folders

Mac Terminal - Core Commands Overview

Windows Command Prompt - The Basics

Creating & Deleting Files & Folders

Copying & Moving Files

Windows Command Prompt - Core Commands Overview

Useful Resources & Links

Version Management with Git - The Basics

Theory - How Git Works

Theory: Working Directory vs Repository

Theory - Understanding Branches

Installing Git on Windows

Installing Git on MacOS

Installing Visual Studio Code

Initializing the Repository & Creating the First Commit ("git init" & "git commi

Please Read: Exiting the Log

Diving Deeper Into Commits with "git log"

Understanding & Creating Branches

Merging Branches - The Basics

Understanding the HEAD

The "detached HEAD"

Branches & "git switch" (Git 2.23)

Deleting Data - An Overview

Deleting Working Directory Files

Undoing Unstaged Changes

Undoing Staged Changes

Deleting Commits with "git reset"

Deleting Branches

Committing "detached HEAD" Changes

Understanding .gitignore

Wrap Up & Basic Commands Overview

Assignment - Practicing the Git Basics

Diving Deeper Into Git

Understanding the Stash ("git stash")

Bringing Lost Data Back with "git reflog"

Combining Branches - What & Why?

Understanding Merge Types

Applying the Fast-Forward Merge

The Recursive Merge (Non-Fast-Forward)

Rebasing - Theory

Applying "git rebase"

Handling Merge Conflicts

Merge vs Rebase vs Cherry Pick

Undestanding "git cherry-pick"

Working with Tags ("git tag")

Wrap Up

From Local to Remote - Understanding GitHub

From Local to Remote Repository - Theory

Creating a GitHub Account & Introducing GitHub

Creating a Remote Repository

Connecting Local & Remote Repositories

Understanding the Personal Access Token

MacOS Users Only: Please Read

Pushing a Second Commit

From Local to Remote - Understanding the Workflow

Remote Tracking Branches in Practice

Understanding Local Tracking Branches

Creating Local Tracking Branches

Remote & Tracking Branches - Command Overview

Cloning a Remote Repository

Understanding the Upstream

Deleting Remote Branches & Public Commits

GitHub Deep Dive - Collaboration & Contribution

The 4 GitHub Usecases

Understanding GitHub Account Types

Changing the Repository Type from Public to Private

Pushing Commits to a Public Repository

How GitHub Manages Account Security

Understanding & Adding a Collaborator to a Private User Account

Collaborating in Private Repositories

Comparing Owner & Collaborator Rights

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Builds a foundation in Git and GitHub, which are standard in industry

Strengthens an existing foundation for those with Git and GitHub experience

Taught by experienced instructors, Maximilian Schwarzmüller and Manuel Lorenz

Taken by over 64,000 students

Rated 4.3 stars by over 740 students

Builds skills in Git, the most widely used version control system in industry, and GitHub, the provider for the majority of Git repositories

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 & GitHub - The Practical Guide with these activities:

Review command line basics

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Ensure you have a solid understanding of the command line before using Git.

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Review the basic commands for navigating the command line.
Practice creating and deleting files and directories.
Learn how to use pipes and redirection.

Use the Git command line

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Familiarize yourself with the Git command line to navigate a repository.

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Practice using the `git status` command.
Learn how to add, commit, and push changes using the command line.
Experiment with branching and merging using the command line.

Follow tutorials on GitHub

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Gain practical experience by working through GitHub tutorials.

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Find tutorials that cover specific Git or GitHub features you're interested in.
Follow the instructions step-by-step.
Test your understanding by completing the exercises.

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Join a Git study group

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Discuss Git concepts and practices with peers to enhance your understanding.

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Find a study group or create one with classmates.
Set regular meeting times.
Take turns presenting on different Git topics.
Collaborate on Git-based projects.

Build a local Git repository

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Apply your Git skills by creating and managing a local repository for a project.

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Choose a project and set up a local Git repository.
Track changes to your project files.
Create branches to work on different features.
Manage merge conflicts and push changes to a remote repository.

Contribute to open-source Git projects

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Deepen your Git knowledge by contributing to open-source projects.

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Find open-source projects that use Git.
Read the project documentation and identify areas to contribute.
Create a pull request with your contributions.
Work with the project maintainers to improve your contributions.

Write a blog post about Git

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Reinforce your understanding by explaining Git concepts to others.

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Choose a specific Git topic to write about.
Research and gather information about the topic.
Write a clear and concise blog post that explains the topic to a non-technical audience.

Mentor other students using Git

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Solidify your knowledge by teaching and assisting others with Git.

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Identify students who need help with Git.
Offer your assistance and schedule regular mentoring sessions.
Provide guidance on Git concepts and best practices.
Answer questions and help troubleshoot issues.

Career center

Learners who complete Git & GitHub - The Practical Guide will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Full Stack Engineer

As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll be responsible for working on both the front and back end of websites and applications. You'll need to be able to design, develop, and deploy software applications, and have a strong understanding of Git and GitHub. This course will help you get up to speed on the concepts and skills necessary to succeed in this role, such as version control with Git and its integration with GitHub.

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Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer, you'll develop, maintain, and improve software applications. You'll need to be able to understand and implement software requirements, and have a strong foundation in programming languages and software development tools. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Web Developer

Web Developers are responsible for designing and developing websites and web applications. They need to have a strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will help you get up to speed on the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They need to have a strong understanding of software development and operations, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Software Architect

Software Architects are responsible for designing and developing software systems. They need to have a strong understanding of software development principles and practices, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing software development projects. They need to have a strong understanding of software development and project management, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers are responsible for designing and developing complex systems. They need to have a strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. They need to have a strong understanding of data science principles and practices, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers are responsible for designing and developing machine learning models. They need to have a strong understanding of machine learning principles and practices, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts are responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. They need to have a strong understanding of data analysis principles and practices, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for planning, developing, and launching products. They need to have a strong understanding of product management principles and practices, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for analyzing business processes and systems. They need to have a strong understanding of business analysis principles and practices, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. They need to have a strong understanding of project management principles and practices, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course will provide you with the skills you need to succeed in this role, such as working with Git and GitHub.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers are responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation. They need to have a strong understanding of technical writing principles and practices, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course may help you get started in the role by introducing you to the basics of Git and GitHub.

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Technical Support Specialist

Technical Support Specialists are responsible for providing technical support to customers. They need to have a strong understanding of technical support principles and practices, and be able to use Git and GitHub for version control. This course may help you get started in the role by introducing you to the basics of Git and GitHub.

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