VERSION CONTROL · 4 WEEKS · 75 LESSONS
GitHub Fundamentals
Get started with the most popular developer platform in the world and learn essential GitHub features and workflows. Master version control, collaboration tools, and modern development practices through hands-on experience.
Master the foundations of GitHub, the world's most popular developer platform, through comprehensive hands-on training. This course covers essential GitHub concepts including repository management, version control, collaboration workflows, and advanced features like GitHub Copilot and Codespaces. Learn to effectively use Git commands, manage branches, create pull requests, and implement security best practices while gaining practical experience with real-world scenarios. Perfect for beginners, this course provides the skills needed to collaborate effectively in modern software development teams.
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02 — Why this course
What you'll walk away with.
Master the foundations of GitHub, the world's most popular developer platform, through comprehensive hands-on training. This course covers essential GitHub concepts including repository management, version control, collaboration workflows, and advanced features like GitHub Copilot and Codespaces. Learn to effectively use Git commands, manage branches, create pull requests, and implement security best practices while gaining practical experience with real-world scenarios. Perfect for beginners, this course provides the skills needed to collaborate effectively in modern software development teams.
Explain the key features and functionality of GitHub repositories, including branches, commits, and pull requests
Analyze the benefits of using version control systems like Git for collaborative software development
Implement basic Git commands and workflows to manage code changes and contributions within a GitHub repository
Configure code security features on GitHub repositories, including code scanning alerts and dependency scanning
03 — Syllabus
4 weeks, 75 lessons total.
- Meet your instructor
- About this course
- Introduction
- Why consider version control
- Repository concepts
- Working with Commits
- Introduction
- Repository options for creation
- Initializing without files
- Deleting a repository
- What is a fork
- What is a template repository
- Introduction
- Core components of issues
- Labels and assignment
- Referencing and cross Referencing
- Closing issues with pull requests
- Summary
- Introduction
- What is Markdown
- Basic formatting
- Verifying Correctness
- Working with code
- Mentioning Useres and teams
04 — For teams
Custom training for your company.
We're ready to deliver this and other courses to your team. We accommodate different requirements and are flexible with seat count.
- +Bulk pricing available
- +Customizable content
- +Ready to start on your schedule
05 — Individual access
Simple, straightforward pricing.
Full platform access — every current and future course — priced so cost isn't what decides whether you learn.
No commitment required. Cancel anytime.