Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp
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Git and GitHub Masterclass - The Practical Bootcamp
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What you'll learn
Learn Git commands and lifecycle management for efficient version control
Master branching, merging, and resolving merge conflicts in collaborative projects
Understand GitHub workflows, including cloning, pushing, and creating pull requests
Gain hands-on experience in open-source contribution and structured pull requests
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February 2026
16 assignments
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There are 16 modules in this course
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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will master Git and GitHub, two essential tools for version control and collaboration. Youβll start by understanding the basics of Git, including setup, configuration, and core commands, before diving into more advanced topics like merge conflicts, rebasing, and pull requests. You'll gain practical experience pushing changes, creating branches, and collaborating on open-source projects. Throughout the course, you will be guided through Git's essential commands and lifecycle, learning how to manage your code efficiently. We will also cover real-world workflows, demonstrating how to work in teams using GitHub for version control, making you industry-ready for software development and collaboration. This course is ideal for software developers, aspiring developers, or anyone looking to learn about Git and GitHub. Prior programming knowledge is not necessary, but some familiarity with version control will be helpful. This course is suitable for beginners looking to dive into the world of Git and GitHub. By the end of the course, you will be able to use Git to manage your projects, work with GitHub repositories, resolve merge conflicts, and contribute to open-source projects confidently.
In this module, we will introduce the course and explain its structure. You will also meet the instructor and get familiar with the available resources, ensuring you can easily navigate through the course.
What's included
2 videos1 reading
2 videosβ’Total 10 minutes
- Course Introductionβ’4 minutes
- Resources (Important)β’6 minutes
1 readingβ’Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resourcesβ’10 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to Git and the concept of version control. You will learn how to install and configure Git on your system, setting up the necessary environment to get started with source code management.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 24 minutes
- Git Introduction and Version Control Systemβ’11 minutes
- Installation and Setupβ’9 minutes
- Configurationβ’4 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Git Introduction - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will dive deep into basic Git commands and explain the lifecycle of a Git repository. You will practice essential commands and gain a deeper understanding of how Git tracks and manages changes.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videosβ’Total 76 minutes
- Basic Commands and Lifecycleβ’18 minutes
- Push Changes on GitHubβ’14 minutes
- Practice: Common Commandsβ’16 minutes
- Git Lifecycle In-Depthβ’12 minutes
- Commit Timelineβ’16 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Commands and Lifecycle - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will explore advanced Git features like git diff, git stash, and git restore. These commands will help you manage your changes efficiently and undo unwanted modifications in your project.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 27 minutes
- Git Diffβ’7 minutes
- Git Stashβ’13 minutes
- Git Restoreβ’8 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Other: Diff, Stash, and Restore - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to branching in Git. You'll learn how to create and work with feature branches and how to pull and merge changes to keep your repository organized.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videosβ’Total 40 minutes
- Introduction to Git Branchesβ’8 minutes
- Feature Branchβ’15 minutes
- Pull Changes and Merge Branchβ’11 minutes
- Git Pull Commandβ’6 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Git Branches - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will teach you how to handle merge conflicts, a common challenge when working with multiple contributors. You will also learn the best practices for keeping your branches clean and synchronized.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
6 videosβ’Total 41 minutes
- Introduction: Merge Conflictβ’14 minutes
- Solving: Merge Conflictβ’9 minutes
- Delete Merged and Unmerged Branchesβ’2 minutes
- Push Changes to GitHubβ’3 minutes
- Pull Changes from GitHubβ’3 minutes
- Always Pull Before You Pushβ’11 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Merge Conflicts - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to Git rebase, an alternative to merging. You'll learn when and how to use rebase, and understand the differences between merge and rebase workflows.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 29 minutes
- Git Rebase Introductionβ’14 minutes
- Rebase Merge Conflictβ’10 minutes
- Difference Between Merge and Rebaseβ’5 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Rebase - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will cover the basics of managing files in Git, including how to ignore certain files using .gitignore and how to create and use README files to explain your project to others.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videosβ’Total 12 minutes
- Git Ignoreβ’5 minutes
- Git READMEβ’7 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Git Files - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will cover advanced Git operations such as git squash, git revert, and git reset. These commands help manage commit history and make changes to your repository safely and efficiently.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 23 minutes
- Git Squashβ’7 minutes
- Git Revertβ’7 minutes
- Git Resetβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Other: Squash, Revert, and Reset - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will explain how to work with Git tags and releases. You'll learn how to mark significant points in your project's history and how to access different commits using git checkout.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videosβ’Total 23 minutes
- Git Tag and GitHub Releasesβ’13 minutes
- Git Checkout Tag/Commit/HEADβ’10 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Tag, Releases, and Commits - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will show you how to clone repositories from GitHub, whether they are public or your own. You'll understand how to set up a local copy of a project to start working on it.
What's included
2 videos1 assignment
2 videosβ’Total 8 minutes
- Git Clone: Any Repositoryβ’7 minutes
- Git Clone: Own Repositoryβ’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Git Clone - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to open-source contributions, explaining how to fork projects, make changes, and submit pull requests. Youβll also learn how to handle merge conflicts that arise during this process.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videosβ’Total 59 minutes
- Open-Source Contributionβ’18 minutes
- Pull Changesβ’13 minutes
- Merge Conflict on Pull Requestβ’11 minutes
- Structured Pull Requestβ’18 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Open-Source Contribution - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will walk you through the process of creating your first pull request. You'll learn how to contribute to repositories by proposing changes and collaborating with other developers.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 2 minutes
- Create Pull Requestβ’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Create Pull Request - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will explain GitHub workflows, which automate tasks and improve collaboration. Youβll learn how to set up simple workflows for your projects and enhance team productivity.
What's included
1 video1 assignment
1 videoβ’Total 13 minutes
- Git and GitHub Workflowβ’13 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Workflows - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will show you how to supercharge your GitHub profile and project pages by adding custom README files. You'll learn how to use Markdown to create rich, informative pages that showcase your projects and skills.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videosβ’Total 53 minutes
- Demo: Project and Profile READMEβ’5 minutes
- Profile READMEβ’37 minutes
- Project READMEβ’11 minutes
1 assignmentβ’Total 15 minutes
- Super Charge GitHub - Assessmentβ’15 minutes
In this module, we will wrap up the course and suggest next steps for your learning journey. Youβll receive recommendations on further resources and practices to continue mastering Git and GitHub.
What's included
1 video2 assignments
1 videoβ’Total 2 minutes
- Bonus: What Next?β’2 minutes
2 assignmentsβ’Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessmentβ’60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessmentβ’15 minutes
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Git is a distributed version control system that tracks changes in source code during software development. GitHub is a cloud-based platform that hosts Git repositories, allowing for collaboration and version control. This is relevant because Git and GitHub are industry-standard tools that help developers efficiently manage code, collaborate with teams, and keep track of changes throughout a project's lifecycle.
This course is a comprehensive introduction to Git and GitHub, designed for developers who wish to master version control and collaboration using these tools. It covers everything from basic Git commands and workflows to more advanced features like handling merge conflicts, rebasing, and contributing to open-source projects. The course will provide hands-on experience with Git's various commands and GitHub's features.
After completing this course, you will be able to effectively use Git for version control, manage repositories on GitHub, resolve merge conflicts, work with Git branches, and contribute to open-source projects. You will also be able to utilize advanced Git features like squashing, resetting, and rebasing.
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