Git, Github and Version Control
Learn Git and GitHub. Manage multiple versions of your code with Git, on your machine as well as on the cloud.
Description
This online Git and GitHub free course is designed to bring you up to the standard of a working user of Git. We make no claims of teaching each and every thing. But this course is designed to teach you enough to get the job done. So whether you are adding new features, or just fixing bugs, this course will be useful to you. Why do you need to learn Version Control system, Git and GitHub? Some of the reasons include: multiple developers and differentiated environments.
In this Git course you will learn about the commands of add, commit and push. What these words mean and how to use these actions. Along the way learn about other useful tools like Git Bash, Terminal and Github Desktop. While we show you about using git commands from Github Desktop, you will also learn the manual way from the command line. In this course, learn how to create and merge branches when you need to add new features or fix bugs. Merging branches can lead to merge conflicts. Learn how to resolve those using Github. Students will go on to conceptually understand what the branches are used for. Learn how to revert back individual commits or entirely go back to a specific commit in history. Important releases need to be marked with tags, so you can easily revert back to these landmark points.
In this Git, Github and Version control free online course, students will learn how to work with teams, and go beyond being an individual contributor. What happens when you need someone else's code? Need updates? Learn how to use Fetch and pull and then publish your changes onto a website. Finally learn how to manage teams using Organizations in GitHub. Start this course today to learn Version Control, Git and Github.
Start Course NowModules
Introduction to Git
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Git Intro - Learning Outcomes
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What is Git, Why do we use it?
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Setup GitBash for Windows
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Install and Setup Git
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Signup for Github or Gitlab
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Git Introduction - Lesson Summary
Git Basics
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Git Basics - Learning Outcomes
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Pushing Code using Github Desktop
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Pushing Code using Terminal or Git Bash
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Git Branches Intro
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Creating and Merging a branch
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Resolve Merge Conflict
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Git Basics - Lesson Summary
Git Advanced
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Git Advanced - Learning Outcomes
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Create Branches Manually
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Tagging and Releasing
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Advanced Reverting
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GitIgnore
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Git Advanced - Lesson Summary
Working as a Team
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Working as a Team - Learning Outcomes
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Intro to TeamWork using Git
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Git Fetch
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Git Pull before you Push
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Github Pages
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Git Rebase
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Git Teams
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Git Ssh
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Working as a Team - Lesson Summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
- Explain how to clone git repositories into your local machine
- Explain how to add, commit and push code using the command line and Github Desktop
- Desribe how to create and merge branches
- Identify tagged commits and how to revert back to them
- Describe how to revert individual commits and go back to an older stage of code
- Summarize the difference between git merge and git rebase
- Summarize the difference between clone, pull and fetch
- Describe how to create website on Github
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Certificate is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
Alison offers 3 types of Certificates for completed Certificate courses:
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