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Git and GitHub: The Practical Guide

Gain proficiency in Git and GitHub for effective collaboration and efficient code management.

Bestseller 6,930+ Learners

Created By Usha Narayanabhatta

  • Expert-Taught Videos

  • Guided Hands-On Exercises

  • Outcome Focus

  • Auto-Graded Assessments

  • Cloud Labs

  • Recall Quizzes

  • Real-Time Insights

    What You Will Learn

    • Learn Git essentials, its primary purpose, and understand fundamental concepts.
    • Understand the difference between Centralized Version Control Systems (CVCS) and a DVCS.
    • Learn how to install Git and how to configure Git settings for optimum performance.
    • Understand how to initialize a GIT repository and learn how to manage it.
    • Understand Git commit message and familiarize yourself with its functions.
    • Learn to clone and fork repositories and perform pull requests.

    The KnowledgeHut Edge

    Superior Outcomes

    Focus on skilled-based outcomes with advanced insights from our state-of-the art learning platform.

    Immersive Learning

    Go beyond just videos and learn hands-on with guided exercises,, assignments and more.

    World-Class Instructors

    Course instructors and designers from top businesses including Google, Amazon, Twitter and IBM.

    Hands-On with Cloud Labs

    A fully-provisioned developer environment where you can practice your code right in your browser.

    Real-World Learning

    Get an intimate, insider look at leading companies in the field through real-world case studies.

    Industry-Vetted Curriculum

    Curriculum primed for industry relevance and developed with guidance from industry advisory boards.

    Curriculum

    Learning Objectives

    Get an introduction to the core concepts and functions of Git while learning how to configure Git and initialize Git repositories.

    Topics
    • Introduction to Git Essentials
    • What Is Version Control?
    • What Is Git?
    • Analogy
    • Git Concepts and Taxonomy
    • Command Line vs Graphical User Interface
    • Installation of Git
    • Configure the Git Settings
    • Initialize a Git Repository
    • Git Hosting Providers
    • Get Started With GitHub
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    Learning Objectives

    Learn how to stage, compare, and commit changes in various versions of your code using different Git commands.

    • Git Workflow
    • Local and Remote Repositories
    • Tracking Changes Using Git Status
    • Three File Stages of Git
    • Staging Changes With Git Add
    • Commit Changes With Git Commit
    • Comparing Changes Using Git Diff
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    Learning Objectives

    Understand how to push new Git branches to remote repositories on GitHub and learn to check the Commit history.

    • Pushing to Remote Origin 
    • Checking Commit History 
    • Removing and Moving Content 
    • Git Branches 

    Learning Objectives

    Learn how to create a repository and add someone as a reviewer to your pull request. Also understand how to resolve "merge conflicts" using the GitHub interface. 

    Topics
    • Cloning and Forking Repositories
    • Pull Requests
    • Code Reviews
    • Resolving Merge Conflicts
    • Documentation Using readme.md
    • Ignoring Content and the .gitignore File
    • Best Practices While Working in Teams

    Prerequisites

    • A basic understanding of computers and any command-line environment is required.
    • We'll help you master these essential tools step by step! 

    What Learners Are Saying

    I feel better equipped to handle more demanding projects that require better version control and effective coordination.

    C
    Cassandra Bennett

    Senior Manager

    Today's workplace has people working remotely. To coordinate a development project is unimaginable without GitHub

    D
    Dilpreet Singh

    Project Manager

    This training is built in a comprehensive way and will help you get the most out of GitHub

    N
    Nick Carey

    Full Stack Developer

    This course provides must have skills for professionals who need to perform effective version control.

    K
    Kristian Katehos

    Programming Lead

    This is an essential training for anyone who is starting out as a developer or programmer. Best for learning remotely.

    J
    Jeff McCarson

    Web Developer

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    Usha Narayanabhatta
    Usha Narayanabhatta

    Senior Product Manager

    Usha Narayanabhatta is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft who possesses a versatile and analytical mindset. She is mainly focused on helping developers target Azure deployments using CI/CD pipelines. 

    Course Advisor

    Usha Narayanabhatta is a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft who possesses a versatile and analytical mindset. She is mainly focused on helping developers target Azure deployments using CI/CD pipelines. 

    Usha Narayanabhatta
    Usha Narayanabhatta

    Senior Product Manager

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Git and GitHub Training

    Yes, you will experience KnowledgeHut's immersive learning in an on-demand format. This will include e-learning material to help you:

    • LEARN with recall quizzes, interactive ebooks, and case studies
    • ASSESS your skills progression with diagnostic, module-level, and final assessments
    • PRACTICE with real-world simulations and Cloud Labs
    • GAIN INSIGHTS with real-time reports and analytics on how you're progressing, your learning challenges, and suggestions of sections to revisit to build competency in the required areas.

    Yes, our online course is designed to give you flexibility to skill up as per your convenience. The course is delivered in a Self-Paced mode so that you can balance your work and learning as per your schedule.

    Yes! Upon passing this online course, you will receive a signed certificate of completion from KnowledgeHut. Thousands of KnowledgeHut alumni use their course certificate to demonstrate skills to employers and their networks.

    KnowledgeHut’s online courses is well-regarded by industry experts, who contribute to our curriculum and use our tech programs to train their own teams.


    You can cancel your enrolment and receive refunds in line with our Cancellations and Refunds policy found at https://www.knowledgehut.com/refund-policy

    Please make sure that your computer meets the following software and system requirements: 

    • Software Requirements: Internet browser
    • System Requirements: Windows or equivalent environment with Internet browser and high-speed Internet connectivity.

    Yes, it does! In the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with the course, and you wish to withdraw within the first seven days, we’ll issue a 100% refund. Refer to our Online Self-Paced Courses Refund Policy for more details.