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Git Going Fast - A Git Crash Course for Busy Professionals

Name: Git Going Fast - A Git Crash Course for Busy Professionals
Rating: 4.4 (32348 reviews)

Learn the key concepts and basic workflow for Git and GitHub with this easy to follow, top rated, bootcamp-style course!

Created byJason Taylor

Last updated 6/2026

English

What you'll learn

Learn the key concepts of the Git source control system
Step through the entire basic Git workflow
Configure SSH for authentication
Create and use a remote repository on GitHub
Use the Pull Request Workflow to contribute changes to a team repository on GitHub

Course content

6 sections • 36 lectures • 3h 47m total length

Promo Video0:58
Course Welcome6:59
This lesson focuses on Welcome within Git foundations and course orientation, with step-by-step guidance.
Why Source Control and Git?9:26
Goes into why to use version control at all and specifically Git / GitHub.
Core Concepts of Git7:37
This lesson focuses on Concepts within Git foundations
About the Instructor4:10
Take a few minutes to learn about your instructor.

Installation, Setup and Configuration Overview4:02
A quick overview of the setup and configuration section - cover what to expect and additional resources.
Git for Windows (Installation and Setup)10:05
How to install Git for Windows - including any changes from the default setup process.
Git installation on MacOS4:36
Walk through how to install Git on MacOS. If you already have Apple Git, you should be fine but I recommend using Git from Homebrew.
Git installation on Linux (Ubuntu-based)5:28
How to install Git on Linux - basically, just use apt, dnf, or the package manager on your Linux distro.
Gitting Help - access Git's help system via command line and official website5:50
How to access help about Git commands via the command line and online.
Git Configuration9:57
How to setup Git configuration to work with this course.

Working with Git Locally - Overview2:05
A quick overview of what to expect in this section that covers working with Git locally first.
Creating a new Git repository7:52
Create a new repository on your local system with Git - great for starting completely fresh.
The First Commit8:20
Work through the basic local workflow of the two-stage atomic commit process in Git.
Digging into the Git Repo Folder6:03
Let's get nerdy for a bit while to dive into the inner workings of Git.
Adding Git to an Existing Project10:00
A very common scenario is to start with an existing code-base and to add Git to that.
More local work and the Express Commit7:56
We do some more local work in Git and introduce the "express" commit - by skipping stage for modified files.
Backing out changes3:55
We focus on undoing or backing out staged changes.
History and Aliases9:56
We use the "alias" functionality (special configuration settings) to create custom commands to create our own "history" commands.
Reverting Commits9:36
Sometimes mistakes make it into the Git repo and those need to be undone.
Deleting Files inside Git and out3:59
Occasionally you need to delete files - we cover how to do that using Git commands and what happens when you delete files outside of Git's awareness.
Moving and Renaming Files7:33
Renaming and moving files are basically the same operation to Git.
Ignoring Files5:25
Git supports a special file that tells Git what files and folders to ignore - this is a great way to exclude unwanted files from your repo - like binaries or log files.

Going Remote - Overview2:41
A brief video to cover the topics within this section.
Creating a GitHub Account4:52
Creating a GitHub account is pretty easy, but this lesson covers it just in case.
GitHub Login and Account Setup3:47
Login to GitHub, then we review our settings - including using the "private email" feature in GitHub for those of us more paranoid.
SSH Authentication9:12
While it takes an extra few steps to setup, using SSH to authenticate into GitHub makes things a lot easier afterwards.
Starting a New Project on the Remote (GitHub) side9:51
This is my favorite way to start a new Git/GitHub project - all the initial work is done automatically when you create a repository on GitHub first.
Adding the Remote (GitHub) to an Existing Project7:10
How you add the remote information to associate a GitHub repository with your local Git repository - which is common if you start work locally.
A Basic End-to-End Workflow - Local and Remote Together7:01
We are combining everything together into a single, comprehensive workflow that combines the local Git commands and GitHub as the remote side.
The Pull Request Workflow13:13
We cover the very basics of branching with a common "Pull Request" workflow that handles merges for us. This is also known as the "GitHub Flow" workflow - which is extremely common on many teams.

Requirements

Basic computer skills
Ability to install software on your computer
Admin rights may be required for software installation

Description

Git Going Fast: Practical Git and GitHub for Busy Developers

Completely Updated for 2026

If you want to become productive with Git and GitHub quickly, but still build a solid foundation, this course is for you.

Git can feel overwhelming at first because most training either stays too theoretical or jumps too far ahead. This course takes a practical, step-by-step path that helps you understand what matters and use it right away.

This updated edition is a complete rebuild with significantly expanded content, including local Git workflows, GitHub collaboration workflows, and safe recovery patterns for common mistakes.

You will work through the commands and workflows you are most likely to use in real projects, including:

- Installing and configuring Git on Windows, macOS, and Linux

- Understanding core Git concepts like the working directory, staging area, commits, branches, and remotes

- Creating repositories from scratch and enabling Git in existing projects

- Building clean commit habits and using faster day-to-day commit workflows

- Reviewing project history effectively with custom aliases and log formats

- Undoing work safely before and after commits using restore and revert

- Managing common file operations in Git, including move, delete, and ignore patterns

- Creating GitHub repositories and connecting local repositories to remote origins

- Syncing changes with fetch, pull, and push in a reliable workflow

- Working with feature branches and completing a full pull request workflow on GitHub

Course structure:

1. Introduction and Foundations

2. Setup and Configuration

3. Working with Git Locally

4. GitHub and Remote Workflows

5. Conclusion and Next Steps

Who this course is for:

- Busy professionals who need practical Git and GitHub skills quickly

- Developers and technical team members who want a clear, beginner-friendly workflow

- Self-taught learners who want to replace guesswork with repeatable habits

Requirements:

- A Windows, macOS, or Linux computer

- Basic familiarity with using your computer and text editor

- No prior Git experience required

By the end of this course, you will be able to use Git confidently for everyday work, collaborate through GitHub with modern team workflows, and recover safely when mistakes happen.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in using source control and specifically Git
Software engineers, developers, and programmers new to Git

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Course Introduction and Overview5 lectures • 29min

Setup and Configuration6 lectures • 40min

Working with Git Locally12 lectures • 1hr 23min

Going Remote8 lectures • 58min

Conclusion3 lectures • 9min

Outdated Lectures2 lectures • 9min

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