Git for Beginners: Learn Version Control

Learn Git and Version Control with this comprehensive and visually engaging course for beginners.

What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamental concepts of version control and Git.
- Master core Git commands for adding, committing, and pushing changes.
- Effectively manage branches by creating, merging, and resolving conflicts.
- Navigate the Git workflow, including the main areas and states.
- Understand and apply Git best practices for efficient collaboration and project management.
- Gain hands-on experience with Git through practical exercises.

Requirements
- No previous knowledge of Git is required. We will start from the basics.
- You will need to install Git on your device.
- We will use Visual Studio Code during the lectures. You can use any code editor or text editor of your choice.

Description
Master the essentials of Git with this intensive crash course.Git is a version control system that allows you to work on different versions of your projects, track your changes, go back to previous versions, and collaborate with other developers. Learning version control is essential for every developer.

In this course, you will learn how Git commands and operations work behind the scenes with diagrams and visual resources. Plus, you will take interactive quizzes to check your knowledge after each section.

Git is your next step towards a bright future in software development.

During the course, you will learn how to:

InstallandconfigureGit with your username and email.

Create your first localrepository.

Work with local repositories torecordandreviewchanges

Work on your project without any risk of losing your changes.

Restoreprevious versions of a project.

Create, work with, and deletebranchesin a repository.

Use the Gitworkflowand its three main areas.

Makecommitsto track changes.

Save changes bystashingthem.

Combine (squash) commits when needed.

See thehistoryof commits of a repository.

Mergebranches.

Work withfilesusing Git.

Ignore files with .gitignore.

Student Reviews

See what students are saying:

"This is a wonderful course! I went from not knowing anything about Git to feeling comfortable to use this on my own!"— Amanda Brioche

"Very good entry level course for beginners." — Kozma János

"Very nice for beginners! All the basics in one place." — Tomasz Czaplicki

Learning Material

You will learn with:

Video Lectures:you will watch carefully designed video lectures with graphics, diagrams and step-by-step explanations.

Quizzes:you will check your knowledge with quizzes that provide instant feedback.

PDF Handout:you will find a PDF handout with the Git commands that you will use throughout the course and their purpose.

Capstone Project:you will apply your knowledge in a final project where you will analyze a repository.

Discussion Forums:you can ask questions on the discussion forums and discuss interesting topics.

This course isperfect for beginnerswho want to quickly get a grip on Git and version control. We'll dive into the core concepts and explore how it all works behind the scenes. You will learn how to apply these skills to your own projects.

Why this Course is Unique

This course is unique because of itsemphasis on providing visual and detailed explanationsof the principles of Git and version control. You will not only learn how to use these principles, you will actually understand the purpose of each command.

Unique study materials complement the course experience. You will find aPDF Handoutwith a summary of the most important Git commands.

You will check your knowledge withQuizzesand receive instant feedback.

You will receive aCertificate of Completionthat you can add to your social media profiles to showcase your new skills.

You will also haveLifetime Accessto the course.

No Previous Knowledge is Required

You are very welcome to watch the preview lectures and check out the full course curriculum.

If you are looking for an engaging, visual, and practical course, you found it.

Enroll now, add "Git and Version Control" to your resume, and showcase your new skills.

Who this course is for:
- Beginners with no prior Git experience
- Developers new to Git
- Anyone who wants to improve their Git skills
- Computer Science students
- Self-taught programmers
- Software engineers and developers
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