Name: Introduction to Version Control
Price: -1 USD

Introduction to Version Control

Overview

This course is perfect for beginners wanting to master Git’s core functionality, with a focus on using the Unix shell for streamlined commands. It teaches all the basics, including how to track versions, create branches, and save and share projects.

Syllabus

What is Version Control

Version control is an incredibly important part of a professional programmer's life. In this lesson, you'll learn about the benefits of version control and install the version control tool Git!

Create a Git Repo

Now that you've learned the benefits of Version Control and gotten Git installed, it's time you learn how to create a repository.

Commits, Tags, Conflicts

Knowing how to review an existing Git repository's history of commits is extremely important. You'll learn how to do just that in this lesson.

Remotes and Developer Repos

In this lesson, you'll learn how to fork another developer's project. Collaborating with other developers can be a tricky process, so you'll learn how to contribute to a public project.

Writing READMEs for Repos

Learn the importance of well documented code and see how to craft meaningful READMEs.

Project: Post Your Work on GitHub

Use your local git repository and your GitHub repository. Fork a repository, work on files, stage files and commit them to GitHub. You will also demonstrate how to hide files using .gitignore files.