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Complete Git and GitHub for Beginners: Learn Version Control
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Complete Git and GitHub for Beginners: Learn Version Control

Master the basics of Git and GitHub with hands-on examples — from setup to collaboration, perfect for beginners.
Created byCipher Schools
Last updated 4/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the importance of Version Control Systems (VCS) and why Git is the industry standard.
  • Install and configure Git on Windows 10/11 machines.
  • Create and manage Git repositories from scratch.
  • Perform basic Git operations like git init, git status, git add, git commit, git push, and git pull.
  • Understand how Git and GitHub work together for version control and collaboration.
  • Push local repositories to GitHub and collaborate with others.

Course content

1 section5 lectures29m total length
  • Why to use Git - Version Control System | Explained in next 5 minutes | Part 16:02

    As you all know, Git is a distributed version control system that tracks changes in any set of computer files. Learn the fundamental of how Git works, and it's use case. This is the Part One of Fundamentals Git & GitHub Series

  • Fundamentals of Git, Repository & How to Download & Install Git on Windows 10/116:46

    Welcome to Part 2 of our Fundamentals Git & GitHub Series! In this video, we will explore the basics of Git & Repository. And we'll walk you through a simple step-by-step guide to install Git on your Windows or Mac computer.

  • Understanding Git Fundamentals: git init & git status | Part 35:14

    Welcome to the part 3 of Fundamentals Git & GitHub Series. In this session, we will explore the basics of Git initialization and status tracking. Discover how to start a Git repository using git init and keep track of changes with git status. We'll guide you through each step clearly and simply.

  • Understanding git push | Fundamentals of Git & Github | Part 46:45

    Welcome to the part 4 of Fundamentals Git & GitHub Series. In this video, we'll explain how to send your changes from your local computer to a remote repository using the 'git push' command. We'll break down the process in easy-to-understand steps so you can share your work with others seamlessly. Let's get started with 'git push'!

  • Fundamental of Git Pull | Understanding Git & GitHub | Part 55:03

    Welcome to the part 5 of Fundamentals Git & GitHub Series. In this video we will discuss about how git pull works.

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.