Introduction to GitHub for Developers is a fast-paced hands-on course that provides students with a solid overview of Git and GitHub the web-based version control repository hosting service. While the examples in this class are related to computer code, GitHub can be used for other content. It offers the complete distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project.
Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert team, students will explore:
Please note that this list of topics is based on our standard course offering, evolved from typical industry uses and trends. We will work with you to tune this course and level of coverage to target the skills you need most.
Getting Started with Collaboration
Understanding the GitHub Flow
Branching with Git
Local Git Configuration
Working Locally with Git
Collaborating on Your Code
Merging Pull Requests
Viewing Local Project History
Streaming Your Workflow with Aliases
Workflow Review Project: GitHub Games
Working with Multiple Conflicts
Searching for Events in Your Code
Reverting Commits
Helpful Git Commands
Viewing Local Changes
Creating a New Local Repository
Fixing Commit Mistakes
Rewriting History with Git Reset
Getting it Back
Merge Strategies: Rebase
GitHub Actions
Complex Workflows
This class assumes some prior experience with Git, plus basic coding or programming knowledge.
