Explore and learn basic Git in practice. Practical exercises are from the first lectures to reinforce learning.
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Explore and learn basic Git in practice. Practical exercises are from the first lectures to reinforce learning.
Explore and learn basic Git in practice. Practical exercises are from the first lectures to reinforce learning.
This course is designed for everybody who never worked with Git. We will focus on Git basics from the very beginning and discover how to apply them. The course combines theoretical lectures with practical exercises to help beginners learn Git effectively.
Every practical lesson shows the application material from the respective theory. Students have an opportunity to explore Git and receive practical knowledge already in the first lecture.
The course will teach you how to begin using Git immediately in real-world scenarios. The main accent is to familiarize yourself with Git faster and try it out.
The following topics will be covered:
installation and setup;
explanation of what Git repository is;
how to copy the repository to your computer;
what is the difference between local and remote repositories;
lifecycle of changes in files;
how to view modifications in files and revert them;
common Git commands for saving and propagating modifications such as commit and push;
using history log;
downloading changes with the Git pull command;
what is a Git branch;
effective teamwork in examples with many branches;
merge and rebase: when to use?
conflicts and files and how to resolve them;
pull request and its benefits;
By the end of this course, students will have acquired essential knowledge and skills to confidently perform basic Git operations. This course is mainly for beginners in the software development industry and everybody who is curious about Git.
A significant number of companies are using Git. Students with knowledge of Git have higher chances of getting their first job. It remains the technology every software engineer should know.
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Learning objectives
- Basics of git in a simple words
- Understanding version control systems
- Practical experience with git from the very first lectures
- Git setup and configuration
- Git repository essentials
- How to manage changes in files
- Most used commands in git such as git add, git commit, git push and more
- Integrating file changes
- Exploring history log
- Branches and effective team collaboration
- Merge vs. rebase: what to use and when?
- What is merge conflict and how to solve it
- How to create pull request on github
- Basic git for beginners
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- Basics of git in a simple words
- Understanding version control systems
- Practical experience with git from the very first lectures
- Git setup and configuration
- Git repository essentials
- How to manage changes in files
- Most used commands in git such as git add, git commit, git push and more
- Integrating file changes
- Exploring history log
- Branches and effective team collaboration
- Merge vs. rebase: what to use and when?
- What is merge conflict and how to solve it
- How to create pull request on github
- Basic git for beginners
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Have clear expectations about the course and setup Git.
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What is Git?
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Activities
Git Basics Refresher
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Ensure you have a solid understanding of basic Git concepts before starting the course, such as version control and managing changes to files.
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Review online tutorials on Git basics
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Practice using Git commands in a terminal or command prompt
Git Resources Compilation
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Create a personal collection of useful Git resources, such as tutorials, documentation, and cheat sheets, for easy reference and future use.
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Search for and gather high-quality Git resources from various sources
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Organize your resources into a central location, such as a document or digital folder
Guided Walkthrough of Git Workflow
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Follow along with guided tutorials to gain a practical understanding of the Git workflow, including tracking changes, committing, and pushing.
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Git Workflow
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Find a reputable online tutorial or course on Git workflow
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Complete the tutorial, following the instructions and practicing the commands
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Git Command Practice Exercises
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Reinforce your understanding of Git commands by completing practice exercises that challenge you to apply commands in various scenarios.
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Find a platform or resource that provides Git practice exercises
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Complete a set of practice exercises, testing your ability to use different Git commands
Git Study Group
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Join or start a study group with fellow students to discuss Git concepts, share knowledge, and work through challenges together.
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Version Control
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Find or create a study group for Git
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Meet regularly to discuss course topics, practice Git commands, and help each other
Tutorial: Using Git for Collaboration
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Enhance your teamwork skills by learning how to collaborate effectively using Git, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts.
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Locate a tutorial or course that covers Git collaboration best practices
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Go through the tutorial, learning about branching, merging, and conflict resolution
Personal Git Project
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Apply your Git skills by working on a personal project, such as a small script or website, using Git to track your progress and manage changes.
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Version Control
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Decide on a small project idea that you can complete within a reasonable time frame
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Create a Git repository for your project and start tracking your changes
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Commit your changes regularly and follow best practices for Git workflow
Git Workshop
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Attend a Git workshop to deepen your understanding and connect with other developers, allowing you to learn from their experiences and insights.
Browse courses on
Version Control
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Look for upcoming Git workshops in your area or online
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Register for a workshop that aligns with your learning goals
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Actively participate in the workshop, asking questions and engaging with other attendees
Git Basics Refresher
Show steps
Ensure you have a solid understanding of basic Git concepts before starting the course, such as version control and managing changes to files.
Show steps
- Review online tutorials on Git basics
- Practice using Git commands in a terminal or command prompt
Git Resources Compilation
Show steps
Create a personal collection of useful Git resources, such as tutorials, documentation, and cheat sheets, for easy reference and future use.
Browse courses on
Version Control
Show steps
- Search for and gather high-quality Git resources from various sources
- Organize your resources into a central location, such as a document or digital folder
Guided Walkthrough of Git Workflow
Show steps
Follow along with guided tutorials to gain a practical understanding of the Git workflow, including tracking changes, committing, and pushing.
Browse courses on
Git Workflow
Show steps
- Find a reputable online tutorial or course on Git workflow
- Complete the tutorial, following the instructions and practicing the commands
Git Command Practice Exercises
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Reinforce your understanding of Git commands by completing practice exercises that challenge you to apply commands in various scenarios.
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- Find a platform or resource that provides Git practice exercises
- Complete a set of practice exercises, testing your ability to use different Git commands
Git Study Group
Show steps
Join or start a study group with fellow students to discuss Git concepts, share knowledge, and work through challenges together.
Browse courses on
Version Control
Show steps
- Find or create a study group for Git
- Meet regularly to discuss course topics, practice Git commands, and help each other
Tutorial: Using Git for Collaboration
Show steps
Enhance your teamwork skills by learning how to collaborate effectively using Git, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts.
Show steps
- Locate a tutorial or course that covers Git collaboration best practices
- Go through the tutorial, learning about branching, merging, and conflict resolution
Personal Git Project
Show steps
Apply your Git skills by working on a personal project, such as a small script or website, using Git to track your progress and manage changes.
Browse courses on
Version Control
Show steps
- Decide on a small project idea that you can complete within a reasonable time frame
- Create a Git repository for your project and start tracking your changes
- Commit your changes regularly and follow best practices for Git workflow
Git Workshop
Show steps
Attend a Git workshop to deepen your understanding and connect with other developers, allowing you to learn from their experiences and insights.
Browse courses on
Version Control
Show steps
- Look for upcoming Git workshops in your area or online
- Register for a workshop that aligns with your learning goals
- Actively participate in the workshop, asking questions and engaging with other attendees
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