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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.

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51 Lessons

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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

Learning Roadmap

51 Lessons7 Quizzes

Getting Started

Get familiar with Git basics, version control significance, and initial configuration setup.

Before We Begin

Version Control and Significance of Git

Configuration

Basic Command

Get started with basic Git commands for repository management, commits, and log configurations.

The git init Command and the First Commit

Selectively git add Files

Ignore Files With .gitignore

Write a git commit Message

Status of the Current Changes

Commit Log

Git Alias Configuration

Quiz

Behind the Scenes

6 Lessons

Examine Git's internal mechanics, including .git folder management, commit hashes, branches, and tracking changes.

Essential Techniques

7 Lessons

Apply your skills to effectively manage branches, commits, merges, and history in Git.

Flow Control

4 Lessons

Take a closer look at managing Git branches for stable production, hotfixes, and feature development.

Remote and Collaboration

8 Lessons

Focus on Git collaboration roles, creating and managing remote repositories, pushing and pulling changes, and leveraging GitHub.

Handle Conflicts

2 Lessons

Practice using Git to resolve conflict errors by editing and committing merged changes.

Undo Changes

7 Lessons

Step through undoing changes using Git commands like `stash`, `reset`, and `revert`.

Rebase and Cherry Pick

5 Lessons

Get started with mastering git rebase and cherry-pick for cleaner commit histories.

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Conclusion

Examine your newly acquired Git skills for confident project management and remote collaboration.

Wrap Up

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

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.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Thomas Mak

I’m a programmer who draws. I made games, and teach people how to make games and interactive content. I created my mobile game company 12 years ago. Then I became coach and start writings books to share what I learned in my journey. I explain complex in s

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