Name: Git & GitHub: Practical Guide to Real-World Projects
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Created byVishwanatha Hebbar

Last updated 3/2026

English

What you'll learn

Master Git Fundamentals — The Way Professionals Actually Use It
Connect & Collaborate on GitHub Like a Real Team Member
Branch, Merge & Manage Code the Enterprise Way
Handle Real-World Problems — Bugs, Conflicts & Hotfixes

Course content

5 sections • 33 lectures • 4h 37m total length

Why Git & GitHub Are Non-Negotiable Skills — Even in the Age of AI6:29
Understand the importance of Git and GitHub:
Git Becomes More Important in the Age of AI — Not Less
Git Is a Career Differentiator — Not Just a Tool
Git Is the Foundation of Modern Software Delivery
GitHub Is a Public, Living Technical Resume

What is Git, and why it’s used in modern teams ?3:10
1. Understand the purpose of Git — explain what Git is and how it helps manage versions of source code efficiently.
2. Recognize the benefits of Git in team environments — understand how it enables collaboration, parallel development, and safe code changes.
3. Identify real-world use cases of Git — see how modern software teams rely on Git for project management and continuous integration.
Why Git Exists — Understanding the Problem It Solves
What is Git, and why it’s used in modern teams ?
Git vs GitHub and How they work together3:07
1. Differentiate between Git and GitHub — clearly understand what each tool does and how they complement each other in version control and collaboration.
2. Explain how Git and GitHub work together — describe the workflow of committing code locally and pushing it to remote repositories for teamwork.
Git vs GitHub and How they work together
Git Installation on MAC or Windows or Unix9:08
Confidently install the latest Git version on your machine (Mac, Windows or Linux)
Verify exactly which Git version is running and fix common "which git" confusion
Set up your terminal/shell profile (.zshrc / .bash_profile)
Choose the best installation method for your OS (Homebrew vs binary vs Git for Windows installer)
Git Installation on MAC or Windows or Unix
Create Account and Setup GitHub Profile3:11
1. Create your own professional GitHub account from scratch
2. Customize and optimize your GitHub profile
3. Log in confidently and navigate the GitHub dashboard
4. Avoid common beginner pitfalls during account creation
Create Account and Setup GitHub Profile
Setting up connection using SSH Key - Authentication15:13
1. Generate a secure, modern SSH key pair on your local machine
2. Add your public SSH key to GitHub correctly
3. Configure and test SSH authentication end-to-end
4. Connect a local Git repository to GitHub via SSH and push your first commits securely
Setting up connection using SSH Key - Authentication
Setting up connection using HTTPS - Authentication9:36
1. Configure your Git identity properly for every commit
2. Generate and use a secure, fine-grained Personal Access Token (PAT) on GitHub
3. Switch your repository remote from SSH to HTTPS (or set it up fresh) and verify it works
4. Push code to GitHub using HTTPS authentication confidently and fix common credential issues
Setting up connection using HTTPS - Authentication
How Git Actually Works (with real commands and visuals)15:45
1. Initialize a Git repository from scratch and understand its hidden power
2. Master the core Git workflow: working directory → staging area → local repository
3. Handle file changes professionally with diff, ignore rules, and local configs
How Git Actually Works (with real commands and visuals)

Git Clone – Step-by-Step Hands-On Practical Demo5:53
1. Confidently clone any public GitHub repository to their local machine
2. Understand that cloning downloads not just files, but the complete project history, all branches, tags, and the entire .git folder
3. Verify a successful clone like a pro using git remote -v and visualize the commit history with git log --oneline --graph
4. Apply the real-world workflow: Never edit code directly on GitHub — always clone → work locally → commit → push.
Git Clone – Step-by-Step Hands-On Practical Demo
Working with Origin & Upstream Remotes-Hands-On Practice14:08
1. Safely fork and clone repositories
2. Set up and manage multiple remotes for seamless collaboration
3. Fetch, merge, and push changes without conflicts
4. Raise effective pull requests for code reviews
Working with Origin & Upstream Remotes-Hands-On Practice
Git Pull & Push – Hands-On Practical Demo23:24
1. Confidently use git pull to stay in sync with the team
2. Push changes safely and correctly with git push
3. Grasp when and why pull can create merge commits
4. Apply the full remote collaboration loop in practice
Git Pull & Push – Hands-On Practical Demo
GitHub Web UI – Options & Menus Walkthrough - Part 111:27
1. Create professional project documentation instantly via the web UI:
2. Boost your GitHub profile visibility like a senior developer
3. Manage notifications intelligently to stay focused in busy projects
4. Organize and discover repositories efficiently with stars, forks, and custom lists
GitHub Web UI – Options & Menus Walkthrough- Part 29:02
1. Navigate and inspect code across branches effortlessly via the Code tab
2. Choose smart ways to get code locally (and avoid common pitfalls)
3. Use the Issues tab as a professional bug tracker and task manager
4. Master the Pull Requests tab for safe, reviewed code integration:
GitHub Web UI – Options & Menus Walkthrough - Part 35:22
1. Harness GitHub Actions as a built-in CI/CD powerhouse right from the browser
2. Run professional project management inside GitHub with the Projects tab
3. Build comprehensive, collaborative documentation using the Wiki tab
4. Monitor repo health, security, and team productivity via Insights, Security, and Settings tabs

Understanding Git Branching and Merging in Teams with a Visual Guide3:25
1. Conflict-Free Team Collaboration: You'll understand how to use branches as isolated workspaces, allowing multiple developers to work simultaneously without overwriting each other's code—essential for avoiding merge nightmares in fast-paced projects like web app development.
2. Efficient Workflow Integration: Learn the art of merging branches into the main (master) branch, ensuring your team's contributions create a stable, production-ready codebase.
3. Foundation for Scalable Projects: Grasp why the main branch acts as your project's "single source of truth," helping you maintain clean, organized repositories on GitHub— a skill that's saved my teams hours during code reviews and releases.
Understanding Git Branching and Merging in Teams with a Visual Guide
Practical Scenarios -Why Git Branching matters and when use it3:37
1. Shield Your Production from Half-Baked Code
2. Enable True Parallel Work Without Chaos
3. Experiment Fearlessly & Delete Failures Instantly
4. Build a Bulletproof Code Review Culture
Practical Scenarios -Why Git Branching matters and when use it
Real Git Workflow - Branching and Merging in Enterprise Applications5:46
1. Grasp the Full Enterprise Branching Model
2. Know Precisely When & How to Branch in Real Projects
3. Master Merge Strategies That Keep Production Safe
4. Build Confidence for Professional GitHub Workflows
Real Git Workflow - Branching and Merging in Enterprise Applications
Real Git Workflow- How Dev Teams Create Feature Branches & Push Code Together17:30
1. Set Up a Protected GitHub Repo branch
2. Clone, Branch, Commit & Push Feature Work Safely
3. Simulate Team Collaboration in Action
4. Build Confidence for Real-World Pull Requests & Merges:
Real Git Workflow- How Dev Teams Create Feature Branches & Push Code Together
Git Pull Requests in Action- Merge Feature Branches to Develop Like Real Teams7:00
1. Raise & Manage Professional Pull Requests
2. Integrate Multiple Features Safely Without Breaking Anything
3. Understand Branch Protection & Approval Realities in Teams
4. Visualize the Full Feature-to-Develop Journey End-to-End:
Git Pull Requests in Action- Merge Feature Branches to Develop Like Real Teams
How Teams Release Software- Develop to Main via Release Branch6:35
1. Create & Manage Release Branches Professionally
2. Handle Final Merges to Main with Confidence
3. Tag & Publish Real GitHub Releases Like Enterprises Do
4. See the Complete End-to-End Industry Workflow:
How Teams Release Software- Develop to Main via Release Branch
Git and GitHub workflow for Bug Fixing in Real-World Development3:13
1. Handle Bugs Professionally Without Breaking the Shared Codebase
2. Adopt Industry-Standard Branch Naming & Workflow for Bug Fixes
3. Keep Repositories Clean & Maintainable Long-Term
4. Build Confidence to Contribute Fixes in Real Team Environments
Git and GitHub workflow for Bug Fixing in Real-World Development
Implement Git and GitHub workflow for Bug Fixing in Real-World Development12:22
1. Sync & Work Safely with Remote Develop Branches
2. Execute a Full, Professional Bug-Fix Cycle End-to-End
3. Master Branch Cleanup & Repository Hygiene
4. Handle Real-World Gotchas with Confidence
Implement Git and GitHub workflow for Bug Fixing in Real-World Development
Bug Found During Release Testing? Industry Git and GitHub Workflow3:06
1. Fix Bugs in Release Branches Without Risking Ongoing Development
2. Enforce Professional PR Flow & Cleanup
3. Think & Act Like an Enterprise Dev During Critical Phases
Bug Found During Release Testing? Industry Git and GitHub Workflow
Bug Found During Release? Hands-on Git & GitHub Implementation15:31
1. Fix Bugs in Release Branches with Zero Risk to Ongoing Work
2. Create & Manage Release Candidates (RCs)
3. Execute Full Cleanup & Production Release Flow Seamlessly
4. Build Habits for High-Stakes, Review-Driven Releases
Bug Found During Release? Hands-on Git & GitHub Implementation
Hotfix - Bug Found in Production? Industry Git and GitHub Workflow3:39
1. Respond to Production Emergencies with Confidence & Zero Chaos
2. Master Back-Merging to Prevent Future Regressions
3. Maintain Clean Repos Even in Crisis Mode
Hotfix - Bug Found in Production? Industry Git and GitHub Workflow
Hotfix - Bug Found in Production? Hands-on Git and GitHub Implementation19:36
1. Handle Live Production Crashes Without Losing In-Progress Work
2. Execute Full Hotfix Cycle: From Main → Fix → Deploy → Sync Develop
3. Maintain Repo Discipline Even in Crisis Mode
Hotfix - Bug Found in Production? Hands-on Git and GitHub Implementation

GitHub's PR Merge Strategies with Visual Breakdown1:46
Understand Merge Commits in Github with a Visual Guide1:49
GitHub Pull Request Merge Strategy- Merge Commit (Hands-On Demo)12:16
Understand Squash and Merge in Github with a Visual Guide2:23
GitHub Pull Request Merge Strategy- Squash and Merge (Hands-On Demo)9:46
Understand Rebase and Merge in Github with a Visual Guide2:09
GitHub Pull Request Merge Strategy- Rebase and Merge (Hands-On Demo)11:07
GitHub's PR Merge Strategies in Real-world projects

Requirements

No programming language knowledge needed — you will learn everything from scratch, step by step, from the very beginning.

Description

Struggling with Git? You're not alone — and this course changes everything.

Whether you're a QA tester, developer, or DevOps engineer, Git and GitHub are skills you cannot afford to skip in today's fast-moving tech world. Every modern team uses them. Every real project depends on them. Your career growth depends on them too.

This course is built differently. No boring theory. No confusing jargon. Just real-world, hands-on learning that takes you from absolute zero to confidently working in a professional team environment — step by step, at your own pace.

You'll learn how to manage code, collaborate with teammates, raise pull requests, resolve conflicts, and even trigger automated test pipelines — exactly the way it's done on live projects every single day.

No programming knowledge needed. No experience required. Just bring yourself.

By the end, you'll walk away with skills that make you stand out in your team, perform better in your role, and handle real Git challenges without panic.

Beginner Friendly
Real-World Scenarios
QA, Dev & DevOps Friendly
Practice Tests & Assignments
and many more….

Your team is already using Git. Isn't it time you mastered it?

The difference between a good engineer and a great one is the tools they master. Git is one of them — and today is the perfect day to start.

Enrol today and take control of your code.

Who this course is for:

Automation Testers & QA Engineers If you're writing Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright test scripts but struggling to manage your code across environments, branches, or team pipelines — this course is built for you.
Developers (Junior to Mid-Level) You write code daily, but Git still feels like guesswork — you're not sure when to branch, how to clean up a messy commit history, or what to do when a merge goes wrong at 4 PM on a Friday. This course turns those panic moments into confident, repeatable actions. You'll master branching strategies, pull requests, rebasing, and release management the way real teams actually use them.
DevOps & CI/CD Engineers Git isn't just version control for you — it's the trigger point for your entire pipeline.
Students & Career Switchers Breaking Into IT Whether you're finishing a degree, completing a bootcamp, or self-teaching your way into tech — employers expect you to know Git from day one. This course gives you real-world, hands-on experience with the exact workflows used in agile teams, so you walk into your first job or internship ready to contribute, not just observe.
Manual Testers & Business Analysts Moving Toward Automation You understand software deeply, but the technical side of version control feels intimidating. This course bridges that gap gently — starting from absolute zero, using plain-English explanations and real scenarios — so you can collaborate directly with dev teams, review code changes in GitHub, and take your first confident steps into automation without feeling lost.

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Introduction1 lecture • 6min

MODULE 1: Git Basics — From Zero to Real Use7 lectures • 59min

Working with Remote Repositories (GitHub)6 lectures • 1hr 9min

Real-World Git Workflows – Branching & Merging in Teams12 lectures • 1hr 41min

GitHub's PR Merge Strategies in Real-world projects7 lectures • 41min

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