Git & GitHub Crash Course

A comprehensive, non-nonsense guide to Git and GitHub covering everything from installation and basic commits to resolving merge conflicts and using advanced commands like reset and revert to fix production issues.

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Outline · 16 modules · quiz after each

01Introduction to the CourseUnderstand why Git is a mandatory skill for professional developers2 min

02Understanding Git and Version ControlDefinition of a Distributed Version Control System (DVCS)3 min

03Installation and ConfigurationInstalling Git on your operating system2 min

04Creating Repositories and Basic CommitsInitializing a repository using git init3 min

05Staging Multiple Files and Viewing HistoryStaging all changes at once using git add .2 min

06Time Traveling with CheckoutSwitching to specific commits using git checkout with a hash2 min

07Git vs GitHub and Remote RepositoriesDistinguishing between the Git tool and the GitHub platform2 min

08Linking Local and Remote RepositoriesLinking a local repo to a remote URL using git remote add origin2 min

09Branching FundamentalsThe purpose of branches for parallel development3 min

10Committing on Branches and PushingWriting quality commit messages in the imperative mood3 min

11Pull Requests and Merging WorkflowSyncing remote changes to local using git pull4 min

12The Standard Git WorkflowReviewing the end-to-end cycle of clone, branch, commit, push, and merge2 min

13Simulating Merge ConflictsCreating multiple branches that edit the same code lines5 min

14Resolving Merge ConflictsMerging the main branch into the feature branch locally using git merge main7 min

15Undoing Mistakes with Git ResetUsing git reset to remove commits from history8 min

16Undoing Mistakes with Git RevertUsing git revert to undo changes while preserving commit history2 min

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Duration1h 12m

Assessment14 questions · pass 70%

Quiz questions202

LanguageEnglish

CertificateYes · verifiable

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