GitHub Course Overview

Welcome to the GitHub course designed to take you through everything you need to know about GitHub, from basics to hands-on usage.

Course Agenda

1. Introduction to GitHub

   • Understand GitHub and its key features for developers.
   • Learn about version control and collaboration on GitHub.

2. Introduction to Git

   • Core functions of Git and its importance for developers.
   • Understanding version control systems and code change management.

3. Repositories

   • Explanation of repositories as project foundations on GitHub.
   • How repositories store code and project history.

4. Hands-on Demo

   • Creating repositories, making commits, and collaborating on GitHub.

Key Features of GitHub

• Branching and Merging

  • Developers can create branches for features or bug fixes and merge them into the main codebase.

• Pull Requests

  • Mechanism for developers to notify team members about changes and review before merging.

• GitHub Actions

  • Automation of workflows such as testing, building, and deploying code.

Git and Version Control

• Version Control

  • Managing changes to files over time for collaboration and history tracking.

• Git Operations

  • Commits, branches, pull requests, and collaboration methods on GitHub.

Repository Types

• Public Repository

  • Open for anyone to view and contribute.

• Private Repository

  • Restricted to authorized users only.

Practical Learning Section

Module 1: Creating a GitHub Account

• Sign Up
  • Navigate to GitHub.com, create an account with email and password.

Module 2: Working with Git Commands

• Install Git Bash
  • Install Git Bash for command-line Git operations.
• Clone Repository
  • Use git clone to copy a repository from GitHub.
• Modify Files
  • Learn commands such as git status, git add, git commit, and git push.

Module 3: Advanced Git Operations

• Initialize Repository
  • Use git init to start a new Git repository locally.
• Push to Remote
  • Push local changes to GitHub using git push origin main.
• Pull Changes
  • Download updates from GitHub using git pull origin main.

Conclusion

• Empower your project management skills with GitHub.
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• Subscribe for more educational content and certifications.

This structured course ensures you build a solid foundation and practical skills in using GitHub efficiently for personal and professional projects. Whether working solo or with a team, GitHub is an invaluable tool for developers worldwide.