Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics
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Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics
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What you'll learn
Understand Git's core concepts and its version control features.
Set up and configure Git on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
Initialize, configure, and manage Git repositories for project versioning.
Use GitHub for collaboration, including forking, cloning, and managing remote repositories.
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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. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in Git and GitHub, essential tools for modern software development. By the end of the course, you’ll understand version control systems, how to efficiently track and manage project changes, and collaborate with others on GitHub. You will gain practical knowledge of using Git’s features, from setting up repositories to committing changes and handling conflicts. Starting with the basics, you will explore Git’s core concepts, including version control and its internal mechanics. Then, the course takes you through installing Git on different platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux), setting up repositories, and managing files. You’ll also learn the crucial commands for interacting with Git repositories, navigating the terminal, and using GitHub to manage and collaborate on projects. Whether you are new to version control or looking to improve your Git and GitHub skills, this course offers hands-on practice and real-world applications. The course is perfect for software developers, system administrators, or anyone working in environments where collaboration and versioning are essential. The difficulty is beginner-friendly, making it accessible to individuals with no prior Git experience.
In this module, we will introduce the fundamentals of Git and provide an overview of how it works. You’ll also explore Git’s history and learn how to configure it for the first time. The focus will be on understanding Git's core features and setting up your identity for proper commit tracking.
What's included
5 videos2 readings
5 videos•Total 12 minutes
- Introduction to the Specialization•3 minutes
- Background of Git•1 minute
- How Git Works - Part 1•3 minutes
- How Git Works - Part 2•3 minutes
- Who am I?•1 minute
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction to the Course 'Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics'•10 minutes
- Full Specialization Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through the step-by-step installation and setup of Git across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. By the end of this module, you'll have Git properly configured and ready for version control on your system.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Git Setup on Windows (Lab)•8 minutes
- Git Setup on Mac (Lab)•3 minutes
- Git Setup on Linux (Lab)•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Git Setup and Installation - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore how to set up your first Git repository, including initializing a new repository and configuring your author details. You'll also learn how to convert existing projects into version-controlled repositories, making it easy to track and manage project changes.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Basics and Introduction - Setting up a Git Repository•3 minutes
- Git Help System (Lab)•3 minutes
- Configuring Author and Email for a Git Repository (Lab)•5 minutes
- Initializing an Empty Git Repository (Lab)•5 minutes
- Convert Existing Unversioned Project to a Git Repository (Lab)•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Setting up a Git Repository - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will cover basic shell commands essential for interacting with Git. You’ll become familiar with commands to navigate the file system, manage files and directories, and view file contents—all necessary skills for working effectively with Git from the terminal.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 67 minutes
- Shell Commands - a brief Introduction•5 minutes
- Navigating the File System (pwd, ls, cd)•10 minutes
- Managing Files and Directories - Part 1 (touch, rm, rmdir)•10 minutes
- Managing Files and Directories - Part 2 (mkdir, echo, cp)•22 minutes
- Displaying File Contents on the Terminal (cat, less, head, tail)•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Shell Command - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce GitHub as a platform for hosting and collaborating on Git repositories. You’ll learn the key concepts of forking and cloning repositories, as well as how to set up a repository directly on GitHub to share your work and collaborate with others.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 16 minutes
- What is GitHub?•8 minutes
- Another Technique for Creating a Git Repository on GitHub!•1 minute
- What is Fork and How to Fork a GitHub Repository (Lab)?•4 minutes
- Copying a GitHub Repository (Lab)•3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Entering GitHub! - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into the process of committing changes in Git. You’ll learn how to stage and unstage files, commit changes, and maintain a proper version history for your project. This will help you keep track of your code changes efficiently.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment
4 videos•Total 20 minutes
- Basics and Introduction - Committing Changes in Git•1 minute
- Adding Your Changes in a Git Repository (Lab)•7 minutes
- How to Unstage a Tracked File in Git (Lab)?•9 minutes
- Committing Your Changes in a Git Repository (Lab)•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Committing Changes in Git - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will show you how to inspect the state of your Git repository. You’ll learn how to use Git commands to check the status of files, view commit histories, and keep track of your project’s progress.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 15 minutes
- Basics and Introduction - Inspecting what's going on!•1 minute
- How to Check Status in a Git Repository (Lab)•9 minutes
- How to Check Commit History in Git Repository (Lab)•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Inspecting what's going on in a Git Repository - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore how to manage files that you don’t want to track in your Git repository using .gitignore. You’ll learn how to set up and configure .gitignore rules and templates to exclude unnecessary files from version control.
What's included
4 videos1 reading3 assignments
4 videos•Total 31 minutes
- Git Ignore - An Introduction•7 minutes
- Git Ignore - Working with Git Ignore Rules•13 minutes
- Git Ignore - Verifying From Remote•5 minutes
- Git Ignore - gitignore Templates•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Conclusion to the Course 'Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics'•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Ignoring Files in Git - Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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