4.5
Beginner
2h
Getting Started with Git Version Control
Gain insights into Git version control, delving into commits, branches, and remote collaboration. Learn about resolving conflicts and handling erroneous changes to manage software projects efficiently.
Git is one of the most widely used version control tools in the software industry. Whether working on frontend or backend, native or server-side applications, every software developer should be comfortable with Git version control.
In this course, you’ll learn how Git is used in software projects and the basics of version control. Moreover, you’ll learn commits, pushing code, branches, and Git Stash. Finally, you’ll learn to use Git for remote collaboration, including reconciling conflicts and correcting erroneous changes with fetch, pull, reversion, and cherry-picking. At each step, you’ll solve quizzes to test your knowledge.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a working knowledge of Git and its use in version control. You’ll be able to proficiently and efficiently manage your future software projects.
Git is one of the most widely used version control tools in the software industry. Whether working on frontend or backend, nativ...Show More
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
A strong understanding of Git version control and its applications in software projects
A working knowledge of common Git functions, including code commit, pushing, branching, and stashing
A deep familiarity with Git for remote collaboration, including team roles
Hands-on experience using Git for conflict reconciliation and error correction
The ability to control versioning of code repositories using fetch, pull, reversion, and cherry-picking functions
A strong understanding of Git version control and its applications in software projects
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Content
1.
Getting Started
3 Lessons
Get familiar with Git basics, version control significance, and initial configuration setup.
2.
Basic Command
8 Lessons
Get started with basic Git commands for repository management, commits, and log configurations.
3.
Behind the Scenes
6 Lessons
Examine Git's internal mechanics, including .git folder management, commit hashes, branches, and tracking changes.
4.
Essential Techniques
7 Lessons
Apply your skills to effectively manage branches, commits, merges, and history in Git.
5.
Flow Control
4 Lessons
Take a closer look at managing Git branches for stable production, hotfixes, and feature development.
6.
Remote and Collaboration
8 Lessons
Focus on Git collaboration roles, creating and managing remote repositories, pushing and pulling changes, and leveraging GitHub.
7.
Handle Conflicts
2 Lessons
Practice using Git to resolve conflict errors by editing and committing merged changes.
8.
Undo Changes
7 Lessons
Step through undoing changes using Git commands like `stash`, `reset`, and `revert`.
9.
Rebase and Cherry Pick
5 Lessons
Get started with mastering git rebase and cherry-pick for cleaner commit histories.
Certificate of Completion
Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.
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