What you'll learn

Master Git and GitHub to confidently manage any project.
Track and control code changes to avoid mistakes and lost work.
Organize features and fixes with branches like a pro.
Undo errors and recover past versions effortlessly with Git
Collaborate seamlessly on projects with GitHub.
Speed up your workflow using IDEs and AI-powered Git tools.

Course content

9 sections • 39 lectures • 2h 55m total length

What Is Git and GitHub6:30
Learn the basics of Git version control and how GitHub hosts and manages your repositories online.
Setting Up Git and GitHub3:39
Set up Git on your computer and connect it to your GitHub account for the first time.
Section 1 Summary1:08

Creating a Git Repository3:50
Learn how to create a new Git repository to start tracking your project files.
Tracking and Committing Changes8:50
Discover how to track file changes and save your work with commits.
Staging and Ignoring Files6:10
Adding files to the staging area and learn how to exclude files using .gitignore.
Viewing and Understanding Commit History4:18
View the history of your commits to track changes and revisions.
Section 2 Summary1:43

Understanding Git Branches6:28
Understand the concept of branches and how they help manage different work streams.
Working with Feature Branches8:38
Learn how to create branches in your Git repository to develop and manage new features.
Working with Bugfix Branches4:43
Learn how to create Git branches to fix bugs.
Merging Branches Into the Main Branch2:52
Combine completed branch work into the main branch efficiently.
Solving Branch Merge Conflicts6:09
Handle conflicts that appear when merging different branches.
Section 5 Summary1:40

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills and an Interest in Programming

Description

Take control of your code and projects with this complete and concise Git and GitHub course. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, mastering Git is essential for tracking changes, collaborating with others, and managing projects efficiently. This course teaches you step by step how to install and set up Git, create repositories, commit changes, and organize your work with branches. You’ll learn how to undo mistakes safely using checkout, reset, and revert, and how to handle merge conflicts like a pro.

Beyond local version control, you’ll discover how to push your work to GitHub, clone repositories, and collaborate seamlessly with other developers. You’ll also explore real-world workflows for deploying and maintaining apps in production, ensuring your projects stay stable and up-to-date.

To make your workflow faster and easier, this course shows you how to use Git GUIs inside popular IDEs like PyCharm and Visual Studio Code. You’ll even learn how to leverage AI tools to generate commit messages and assist with version control, saving time and reducing errors.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to manage any project with confidence, collaborate effectively on teams, and use Git like a professional developer. Whether you’re building personal projects or working in production, this course gives you the knowledge and tools to succeed.

Who this course is for:

Beginners new to Git and GitHub
Developers who want to track and manage code effectively
Anyone collaborating on projects or contributing to teams
Programmers aiming to streamline workflows with branches and commits
Users who want to use Git with IDEs and AI tools

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Introduction to Git and GitHub3 lectures • 11min

Initializing and Working with Git5 lectures • 25min

Undoing Changes4 lectures • 18min

Working with GitHub3 lectures • 20min

Working with Branches and Solving Branch Conflicts6 lectures • 31min

Using Git and GitHub in Production4 lectures • 13min

Git Version Control Using IDE GUIs4 lectures • 25min

GitHub Collaboration: Forks and Pull Requests6 lectures • 19min

AI-Assisted Coding and Git4 lectures • 14min

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