Overview:

Version control is a cornerstone of modern software development. Our "Complete Git & GitHub Mastery" course takes you from the very basics of Git to advanced collaboration workflows with GitHub. Learn how to manage code, collaborate seamlessly, resolve conflicts, and contribute to open-source projects. By the end, you’ll not only master essential Git commands but also integrate GitHub into real-world development pipelines and CI/CD workflows.

Module 1: Course Introduction & Getting Started

• Why Version Control Matters: Understanding the role of Git in modern development.

• Git vs. GitHub: What’s the difference and when to use each.

• Setting Up Git: Install Git on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

• Creating a GitHub Account: Initial setup and profile customization.

Module 2: Git Basics

• Initializing a Repository: git init and creating your first repo.

• Basic Commands: add, commit, status, log.

• Understanding the Git Workflow: Working directory, staging area, and repository.

• Viewing History: Inspecting commits and diffs.

Module 3: Branching & Merging

• Creating & Switching Branches: git branch, git checkout, git switch.

• Merging Branches: Fast-forward vs. three-way merge.

• Resolving Merge Conflicts: Step-by-step conflict handling.

• Branching Strategies: Feature branches, hotfixes, and release branches.

Module 4: Remote Repositories & Collaboration

• Connecting to GitHub: git remote and git push/pull/fetch.

• Cloning Repositories: git clone from GitHub.

• Forking & Pull Requests: Contributing to other repositories.

• Code Reviews on GitHub: Best practices for team collaboration.

Module 5: GitHub Features for Developers

• Issues & Discussions: Tracking bugs and feature requests.

• Projects & Kanban Boards: Organizing tasks.

• GitHub Actions Basics: Automating workflows.

• Wikis & Documentation: Building and maintaining project docs.

Module 6: Advanced Git Techniques

• Stashing Changes: Temporarily storing work with git stash.

• Rebasing vs. Merging: Clean commit history with git rebase.

• Cherry-Picking Commits: Selectively applying changes.

• Tagging & Releases: Marking important versions.

• Git Hooks: Automating tasks on commits and pushes.

Module 7: Working with Large Projects

• Submodules & Monorepos: Managing multiple projects in one repo.

• Optimizing Performance: Git GC and large file handling.

• Git LFS: Working with large binary files.

Module 8: Security & Best Practices

• Managing SSH Keys & Personal Access Tokens: Secure authentication.

• Branch Protection Rules: Preventing accidental overwrites.

• Secrets Management in GitHub Actions: Protect sensitive data.

• Commit Signing (GPG): Proving authorship.

Module 9: Integration & Automation

• Integrating with CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps.

• Using Git in VS Code & IDEs: Streamlined workflows.

• Third-Party Integrations: Slack, Jira, and more.

Module 10: Certification Prep & Capstone Project

• Certification Path: GitHub Foundations or equivalent.

• Capstone Project: Collaborate on a real-world project with branching, pull requests, and CI/CD integration.

• Portfolio Development: Showcase your Git & GitHub expertise.

Benefits:

• Master Git commands and GitHub workflows.

• Learn collaboration strategies for real-world projects.

• Gain hands-on practice through guided projects.

• Understand best practices for branching, merging, and automation.

• Prepare for professional certification and interviews.

Who Should Enroll:

• Software developers and engineers.

• QA testers, DevOps engineers, and project managers.

• Open-source contributors.

• Anyone working on collaborative software projects.

Enroll Today!

Become a Git & GitHub pro and take your collaboration skills to the next level!