AlphaGet in touch
All talks

Git and GitHub Workshop, 5 March 2026

Git & GitHub Foundations Workshop

A hands-on path from your first commit to a confident GitHub workflow.

Organizer
JBECP, JRU Chapter
Venue
Jose Rizal University
Attendees
50
Type
Workshop
Level
Foundational
Duration
120 minutes
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • Version Control
  • Workshop
  • Certification
Title slide of Git & GitHub Foundations Workshop

Abstract

A foundational, hands-on workshop on Git and GitHub: the core commands, the commit workflow, branching, pull requests, and the GitHub features that get you job-ready, including the path to the free-for-students GitHub Foundations certification and the Student Developer Pack.

Outline

  1. Git vs GitHub, and why version control matters
  2. Fundamental commands: init, add, commit, push, pull, clone
  3. Anatomy of a commit and .gitignore
  4. Branching, forking, merge vs rebase
  5. Pull requests and GitHub Flow
  6. Certification path and the Student Developer Pack
  7. Deploying a personal website with GitHub Pages

Key takeaways

  • A clean commit workflow is the foundation of collaboration
  • GitHub Flow is a simple, CI/CD-friendly branching model
  • Students can get GitHub Foundations certified for free