Complete Git and GitHub for Beginners: Learn Version Control
Requirements
- A computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux).
- Internet connection to download Git and access GitHub.
- No prior Git or GitHub knowledge is required.
- Basic understanding of computer file systems is helpful but not mandatory.
Description
This course, Complete Git and GitHub for Beginners, is your step-by-step guide to understanding version control in today’s development world. We start by explaining why Git is critical and how version control saves time, effort, and headaches for developers.
You'll then move on to downloading and installing Git properly on your Windows 10 or 11 machine, ensuring you're ready to start coding and managing projects immediately. Next, you'll dive into essential Git operations like initializing repositories (git init), checking project states (git status), and finally learning to connect and work with GitHub through git push and git pull commands.
Each lecture is beginner-friendly, explained clearly, and focused on practical hands-on demos to help you truly understand what's happening under the hood. You'll gain real-world insights into how Git and GitHub are used in professional environments and collaborative software projects.
In addition to mastering Git basics, you'll also become familiar with critical collaboration concepts like remote repositories, synchronization, and version management. Whether you're building solo projects, working with teams, or preparing for open-source contributions, Git and GitHub skills will give you an edge.
If you’re serious about becoming a developer or improving your team collaboration skills, learning Git and GitHub is non-negotiable and this course gives you the perfect starting point.
Start mastering the art of version control today with this focused, beginner-friendly course!
Who this course is for:
- Absolute beginners who want to learn Git and GitHub from scratch.
- Students and developers looking to add version control to their skills.
- Anyone interested in contributing to open-source projects.
- Programmers preparing for team projects and internships.
Instructor
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