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This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. With hands-on exercises and guided learning, you'll build practical Git skills that will enhance your development workflow. In this course, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge of Git, the essential version control tool for modern development. The content takes you through all aspects of Git, from installation and configuration to advanced workflows and best practices, ensuring you can confidently manage your code in collaborative environments. You'll also learn how to sync your code with GitHub for seamless teamwork. This course is designed for developers looking to enhance their version control skills. Whether you're new to Git or seeking to refine your workflow, this course will guide you through everything you need to manage code, branches, and collaboration on GitHub effectively. By the end of this course, you will be able to set up and configure Git, manage repositories, handle branches and merges, resolve merge conflicts, utilize advanced features like GitFlow and aliases, and confidently use Git and GitHub for collaborative software development.

Syllabus

Git Basics

In this module, we will introduce you to the foundational concepts of Git version control. You will learn how to install Git, configure your email and name for commits, and initialize your first Git project. By the end of this section, you'll be able to manage your code changes effectively and push your repository to GitHub.

Git Workflow

In this module, we will dive deeper into Git workflows. You will learn how to work with branches, merge them, and resolve any conflicts that arise. We’ll also explore GitFlow, a model that simplifies Git management, ensuring a more streamlined approach to collaboration and project development.

Advanced Git

In this module, we will explore advanced Git features to boost your productivity. You will learn how to use tags for versioning, stash code for temporary changes, and configure Git with helpful aliases. We’ll also introduce Diff So Fancy, a tool to prettify Git diffs for easier readability. By the end, you'll be equipped to tackle more complex version control tasks with ease.