Overview

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Without a strong Git foundation, even capable professionals slow down their teams. This course teaches Git version control to beginners & working professionals, covering everything from core commands to GitHub integration and collaborative workflows Designed for developers, students, and tech professionals who want to work confidently with version control, this Git Fundamentals course walks you through Git architecture, core commands, branching strategies, merging, and GitHub integration in a practical & immediately applicable way. You will explore how Git tracks changes, how repositories are structured, and how distributed version control enables seamless collaboration across teams. Whether you are preparing for a Git certification course, joining a collaborative dev team, or looking to clean up a messy workflow, this course gives you the solid foundation you need. 180+ LearnKartS courses on Coursera have helped 230000+ learners build job-ready skills. Enroll today and take the first step toward working like a professional developer.

Syllabus

Git Fundamentals

This module introduces source code management and explains why version control systems are essential in software development. It also covers different types of version control systems including local, centralized, and distributed models.

Git Basics

This module covers Git introduction, project workflow, key terminologies, and basic Git setup. It also includes installation of Git on Linux and Windows systems.

Working with Git

This module focuses on Git configuration, file staging, commits, and basic repository operations. It also includes working with logs, reverting commits, and managing project files.

Remote Repositories & GitHub

This module covers GitHub fundamentals, remote repositories, SSH key setup, and creating GitHub repositories. It also explains how local and remote Git systems work together.

Working with GitHub Repositories

This module focuses on pushing, fetching, cloning, and forking repositories. It also covers branch management and working with remote collaboration workflows.

Git Life Cycle

This module explains Git internals, file states, repository structure, and HEAD concept. It also covers commit tracking and internal data storage mechanisms.

Working with Git Files

This module focuses on staging area operations, undoing changes, commit resets, and recovery workflows. It also demonstrates the complete Git lifecycle through practical scenarios.