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GitHub Fundamentals: A Project-Based Learning Approach

Name: GitHub Fundamentals: A Project-Based Learning Approach
Rating: 4.7 (115 reviews)

Learn GitHub step by step from scratch with hands-on practice & assignments - Start your journey to success!

Created byEstefania Cassingena Navone

Last updated 11/2020

English

What you'll learn

Master the git / GitHub workflow.
Create and merge pull requests and manage issues and contributors.
Perform critical operations on repositories such as create, clone, fork, edit and delete.
Master the GitHub Flavored Markdown syntax.
Create, manage and update local and remote repositories, branches and gists.
Contribute to other repositories on GitHub, to open source projects or even create your very own project!

Course content

12 sections • 104 lectures • 2h 11m total length

GitHub: a Vital Tool for Developers0:42
Learn why GitHub will be a vital tool for your career as a developer.
Importance of GitHub
Course Roadmap1:16
You will learn:
A brief and general overview of the topics covered in the course.
Welcome to our Classroom - Brief Tour (Updated Classroom Experience)2:15
You will learn:
How to use our virtual classroom.
How to ask questions on the discussion forums.
How to access and navigate course content.
Welcome | Introduce Yourself and Set Your Goals0:11
In this lecture, you will:
Introduce yourself on the discussion forums.
Set two or three personal goals to achieve during and after the course.
Hands-on Practice: Introducing our GitHub Course Project0:43
Meet the project we will be working with throughout the course for you to apply your knowledge on a real-world project on GitHub.
Important Course Information and Resources1:04
Important tips for the course and helpful resources to dive into GitHub.
Collect and Share Your Badge0:07
Celebrate your milestone with a collectible badge.

Welcome to this Section: Account & Profile Customization0:18
Brief summary of the topics covered in this section.
Major Step #1: Create Your GitHub Account2:30
Learn how to create your own GitHub account with a step-by-step walkthrough.
Create your GitHub Account
Let's Take an Initial Tour of GitHub2:48
Learn the main features and elements you will find on the GitHub Homepage once you sign in to your account.
Your Profile Info in Depth - Customize and Impress3:55
Learn the elements present on your GitHub profile and how to customize them.
Customize your GitHub Profile
Learn & Customize Critical Settings for your GitHub Account1:08
Customize your account settings and learn some of the most common and useful options you can select.
Collect and Share Your Badge0:07
Celebrate your milestone with a collectible badge.

Welcome to this Section: Repositories and Files0:28
Brief overview of the topics presented in this section.
Repositories: Why are they so important?1:58
Learn what local and remote repositories are, their importance and how they are classified on GitHub.
Major Step #2 - Learn How to Create Repositories on GitHub4:09
Step-by-Step walkthrough to create your first repository on GitHub
Repositories
Create your First Repository
SSH vs. HTTPS URLs: How To Recognize Them
Learn the general structure of SSH and HTTPS URLs that GitHub will generate for your repository
SSH vs. HTTPS URLs
Major Step #3 - Create and Configure your first SSH Key4:13
Step-by-Step walkthrough on how to create and configure your SSH Key both on Git and GitHub to send your files to GitHub.
Learn how to work with HTTPS URLs: They are awesome as well0:19
Major Step #4 - Push (Send) Files to GitHub2:44
Learn how to push (send) files to GitHub using Git Bash.
Push files to GitHub
Push Files to your GitHub Repository
Unlock GitHub's Power: Create and Edit Files Directly on the Website4:24
Learn how to create and edit files directly on GitHub.
Create and Edit a File on GitHub
Major Step #5: Changes & Updates?! Synchronize GitHub with your Local Repository1:51
Learn how to synchronize your local copy of the project with the remote repository stored on GitHub. This is vital to collaborate with other developers and to import changes.
GitHub Synchronization
Synchronize your Repository
Deleting Repositories - Bye, Bye, Repo0:36
Learn how to delete a repository on GitHub
Deleting Repositories
Collect and Share Your Badge0:07
Celebrate your milestone with a collectible badge.

Welcome to this Section: Repositories and Branches0:19
Brief overview of the topics presented in this section.
Basic Structure of a Repository - The Ins and Outs4:36
Learn the basic structure of a repository through a detailed walkthrough on the platform.
Structure of a Repository
Find Files in a Repository1:32
Learn how to quickly find files in repositories with many nested folders and files to optimize your workflow.
Rename your Repository and Files - No more typos or mistakes1:24
Learn how to rename your repository and files directly on the GitHub website.
Renaming Repositories and Files
Commits - Your Best Friends in Version Control3:31
Learn how to browse through commits on GitHub repositories and the information displayed for each one of them.
Unlock the Power: Create and Push (Send) Branches to GitHub2:09
Learn how to push (send) branches to GitHub.
GitHub Branches 101 - All Details Explained1:34
Learn how to change branches and how to work with branches on GitHub.
Changes on GitHub? Incorporate & Combine Them (Pull) with Your Local Branch0:21
Learn how you can synchronize changes made to a specific branch on GitHub to that same branch on your local repository.
Delete Local & Remote Branches - Bye, Bye, Branches0:27
Top Method to Share Links to Repositories & Save Time1:00
Learn how your can share links to your repositories using a special link to avoid users having to scroll down to find a specific line in your code.
Share Links to Repos
Create your First Branch: Apply your knowledge0:21
Apply what you've learned on this assignment.
Collect and Share Your Badge0:07
Celebrate your milestone with a collectible badge.

Welcome to this Section: Forks and Pull Requests0:24
Brief overview of the topics presented in this section.
Forks 101: What Are They and How Are They Used?1:08
Learn what forks and pull requests are and how they are used in software development.
Forks
Fork a Repository - Copy, Copy, Copy2:37
Learn how to fork a repository on GitHub.
Clone a Repository: From GitHub to Your Device in Just One Minute1:53
Learn how to clone a repository from GitHub to your computer to create a local repository you can work with and make changes to the project directly on your computer.
Cloning a Repository
Made Changes or Improvements? Create Pull Requests to Send them4:15
Learn how to create pull requests to propose changes and improvement to a project.
Pull Requests
Contribute to our Repository: Apply your knowledge0:12
Apply what you learned in this section by creating a pull request for our course project (programming-languages-101) on GitHub.
Pull Requests Have an ID: Learn How to Find Their Unique Number0:08
Learn how to find a unique number assigned to each pull request.
Incorporate (Merge) Pull Requests Sent to Your Project - Collaborate & Succeed3:04
Learn how to merge pull requests if you are the project owner and you are receiving them to include changes to your project.
Merging Pull Requests
Resolving Merge Conflicts on GitHub
See Pull Requests on a Real-World Project: Apply your Knowledge0:20
Dive into a real-world project on GitHub and check out the pull requests made, their structure and characteristics.
Collect and Share Your Badge0:07
Celebrate your milestone with a collectible badge.

Quick Tip: How to Leave or Update Your Review0:21
Welcome to this Section: Issues & Labels0:26
Brief overview of the topics presented in this section.
Issues 101: What are They and How Are They Used?1:20
Learn what issues are, their basic structure and use cases.
How to Open Issues and Their Basic Structure2:07
Learn how to open issues in a GitHub repository to report bugs, ask new features or request improvements.
Interesting Features: Assign Issues and Mention Users1:38
Learn how you can assign issues to specific users interested in collaborating for that bug or request and how to mention users so they receive a notification when they are mentioned.
Issues
Issues Have an ID like Pull Requests: Learn How to Find Their Unique Number0:08
Learn how to find a unique number assigned to each issue.
Issues and Pull Requests Work Together: Learn How to Connect Them2:46
Learn how you can add a "connection" between issues and pull request to keep your contributions organized and to facilitate the process of collaboration.
Issues and Pull Requests
Labels 101: Learn How to Use Them to Prioritize and Categorize Issues3:20
Learn what labels are and how they are used to prioritize and categorize issues.
Labels
Writing the Same Reply Over and Over? Saved Replies Come To The Rescue0:38
Learn how saved replies can really improve your workflow when you find yourself writing the same replies over and over.
Issue Templates to the Rescue2:24
Learn what issue templates are and how to work with them.
Issues on a Real-World Project: Apply your Knowledge0:34
Check out a real-world project on GitHub and analyze the issues that have been opened, their structure and characteristics.
My Contributions are Not Reflected on My Contribution Graph. What's Happening?0:46
Learn how GitHub counts your contributions for your contribution graph and why sometimes you may contribute to repositories and still see a gray square for that day.
Collect and Share Your Badge0:07
Celebrate your milestone with a collectible badge.

Welcome to this Section: Collaborators and Documentation0:35
Brief overview of the topics covered in this section.
Collaborators: Learn How to Add Them to a Repository0:57
Learn how to add collaborators to a repository to grant them more control over the modifications and changes they can make to the project.
Data-Driven Decisions are Awesome: Analyze Your Repository Insights1:46
Learn how GitHub offers amazing statistics for each one of your repositories with this walkthrough of the main categories.
Wikis 101: Create your First Wiki Page1:23
Learn what wikis are and how to create one for your repositories with this walkthrough.
Learn Why GitHub Pages & Project Boards are Incredibly Helpful Tools0:11
Learn how GitHub Pages and Project Boards can be extremely powerful tools for your daily work.
Wikis on a Real-World Project: Apply your knowledge0:14
Check out the wiki of a real-world project and dive into its structure and characteristics.
Collaborators on a Real-World Project: Apply your Knowledge0:12
Check out the collaborators tab of a real-world project and dive into its characteristics.
Collect and Share Your Badge0:07
Celebrate your milestone with a collectible badge.

Welcome to this Section: Gists0:22
Brief overview of the topics presented in this section.
Gists 101: What Are They and How Are They Used?0:27
Learn what gists are, how they are used on GitHub and how they can be really helpful tools for your projects.
Your First gist2:38
Learn how to create gists on GitHub through this step-by-step walkthrough.
Gists Have Different Versions as Well - Learn How to See Changes You've Made1:00
Learn how to edit gists and see the previous versions you created.
Learn How to Share gists With a Special Link0:56
Learn how to share gists through a special link that avoids the user having to scroll down to find a specific line.
Delete gists - Bye, Bye, gist0:32
Learn how to delete gists from your account.
I Like This gist, let's Fork it! Yes, You Can Fork Gists1:02
Learn how to fork gists that other users have created to create a copy on your account.
Gists
Create your Gist: Apply your knowledge0:08
Collect and Share Your Badge0:07
Celebrate your milestone with a collectible badge.

Welcome to this Section: Collaboration and Open Source 1010:33
Brief overview of the topics that covered in this lesson.
Update your Forked Repository With The Latest Changes3:08
Learn how to update your forked project on GitHub when the original project has new changes made after you forked the repository.
Update Forked Repositories
GitHub Explore: An Adventurer's Paradise0:15
Learn how GitHub Explore can introduce you to interesting projects on the platform.
Labels Help Match Projects and Collaborators1:24
Learn how labels can be tremendously powerful tools for contributors to find interesting projects they can collaborate to and for project owners to find developers passionate about their projects.
Introduction to Open Source: Welcome To A New World and Real-Life Experiences0:46
Learn what open source projects are and how you can start contributing to interesting projects.
Collect and Share Your Badge0:07
Celebrate your milestone with a collectible badge.

Welcome to this Section: GitHub Flavored Markdown0:39
Brief overview of the topics presented in this section.
READMEs 101: What Are They and What Are They Used For?0:53
Learn how vital READMEs are for a software development project, how they are structured and dive into real-world examples of awesome READMEs.
READMEs
Text Format: Use Titles, Subtitles, Bold and Italic1:57
Learn how to format text using GitHub Flavored Markdown to include titles, subtitles, bold and italic.
Text Format
Images: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words2:45
Learn how to add images to your READMEs and comments using external images and images stored on your repository.
Images
Links: Learn How to Add Links to Files and External Websites1:36
Learn how to add links to external files and files stored on your repository.
Links
Code Snippets: The Power Of Syntax Highlighting0:57
Learn how to add code snippets to your READMEs with syntax highlighting.
Code Snippets
Lists and Emojis: Awesome Elements You Can Add To Your Files1:52
Learn how to include ordered and unordered lists and how to add that special touch that only emojis can provide :)
Emoji Cheat Sheet - A World of Emojis0:10
Link to a list of all the emojis supported on GitHub.
Tables: Display Your Information1:12
Learn how to add tables to your READMEs and comments.
Tables
Task Lists: Keep Control & Track your Tasks0:13
Learn how to add Task Lists to your READMEs.
More Elements - GitHub Flavored Markdown Has so Much to Offer0:20
Dive into an alternative syntax for bold and italic text, strikethroughs and much more!
More Elements
Create your README file: Apply your Knowledge0:27
Create your very own README during this assignment.
Collect and Share Your Badge0:07
Celebrate your milestone with a collectible badge.

Requirements

Basic familiarity with git, git bash and basic concepts such as branches and commits.
You must have git installed on your computer and be able to work with git bash (commands used will be explained step by step).
Passion for computer science and spoonful of excitement.

Description

Master the git / GitHub workflow through hands-on practice with a real project created for the course on GitHub, engaging visuals and video lectures and constant support on the discussions forums.

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Student Reviews:

"The finest to-the-point course I have ever found on the internet for Git and Github. Did a great job. " - Priyanka Saggu.

"The course is structured really well and I am enjoying learning GitHub in this way."- Muhammad Shoaib Khan.

"I was new to git and github though not new to programming. This course gave me an excellent overview on how to manage my projects and collaborate with others." — Dana Lintea

"The length of the course in relation to the length of one lesson together with practical exercises gave me the feeling that I’m continuously making progress." — Sebastian Lis

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GitHub is your next step to a bright future in software development!

You will learn how powerful GitHub can be and you will be able to:

Create, update and manage a repository.
Fork a repository.
Manage branches on your local and remote repository.
Contribute to other repositories and update changes.
Use GitHub Flavored markdown to write READMEs and comments on your GitHub discussions.
Read READMEs written for real-world projects.
Add collaborators to your project and analyze the statistics of your repositories.
Use GitHub’s labels and search bar to categorize issues and to find issues you would like to work on.
Create, edit, fork and delete gists.

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Course Project:

The best way to learn GitHub is by diving into a real project that you can collaborate to. That is exactly what this course offers! I created a project on GitHub specially for you to apply what you learn in the course. Start contributing from day one!

This GitHub course includes:

Video lectures.
Discussions forums – Always there to help you!
PDF Handouts.
Articles.
Links to free helpful resources and readings.
Assignments.
and even more since it is constantly being updated!

We will use git bash and you will learn the git commands needed to work with git and GitHub.

Concepts and procedures will be explained step by step for both git and GitHub, and as a student, you will receive a PDF Cheat Sheet with all the commands used throughout the lectures and a glossary that you can download to introduce you to these topics.

You will analyze real-world examples of each element you learn, such as pull requests, issues, labels, READMEs and much more!

If you are a visual learner, this course is exactly for you! I designed it with engaging visuals and explanations to clarify intricate concepts.

Learn git and GitHub through a fun, engaging and hands-on learning experience! Practice makes perfect and you will practice git and GitHub thoroughly during the assignments.

GitHub is an amazing platform, start diving into its wonders and unleash your true power as a developer!

Enroll now and start your journey to mastering GitHub, see you inside!

Who this course is for:

Developers who are new to GitHub.
Developers who wish to expand their knowledge on GitHub.
Self-taught computer science enthusiasts who are looking forward to learn GitHub.
Programmers who wish to refresh their knowledge on the git / GitHub workflow.
Computer Science students who wish to learn how to work with GitHub.

GitHub Fundamentals: A Project-Based Learning Approach

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Course content

Welcome to the Course7 lectures • 6min

GitHub 101: Your Account and Profile6 lectures • 11min

Learn the Workflow: Create and Update Repositories and Files11 lectures • 21min

Repositories In-Depth Tour: Learn Their Structure and How to Work with Branches12 lectures • 17min

Forks and Pull Requests: Collaborate and Contribute to Other Projects10 lectures • 14min

Issues & Labels: Your Allies during Software Development13 lectures • 17min

Collaborators and Documentation: Vital Elements of a Project8 lectures • 5min

Gists: Dive Into This Amazing Feature9 lectures • 7min

Collaboration and Open Source 101: Real-World Experiences6 lectures • 6min

GitHub Flavored Markdown: Add Awesome Elements to READMEs and Comments13 lectures • 13min

Requirements

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Who this course is for: