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Git and GitHub Foundations

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

Git and GitHub Foundations title slide
Type
Workshop
Category
Developer Tools
Level
Foundational
Duration
120 min
Language
English
GitGitHubVersion ControlWorkshopCertification

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. 01Git vs GitHub, and why version control matters
  2. 02Fundamental commands: init, add, commit, push, pull, clone
  3. 03Anatomy of a commit and .gitignore
  4. 04Branching, forking, merge vs rebase
  5. 05Pull requests and GitHub Flow
  6. 06Certification path and the Student Developer Pack

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

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