Git and GitHub - From Zero Experience to Professional - Part 1

Embark on a comprehensive 37-minute tutorial that takes you from a Git novice to a professional-level user. Learn the fundamentals of Git, including installation on Mac and Windows, project setup, version creation, history viewing, and commit editing. Explore essential concepts like staging area, working area, and version history management. Discover how to view and restore previous code versions, understand Git branching, and implement Google Docs-like code restoration. Gain insights into advanced features such as Git aliases, .gitignore files, and Git removal. This tutorial, part of a series, provides hands-on projects and a downloadable Git cheatsheet to reinforce your learning.

Syllabus

What is git?.
How to Install Git.
Mac Installation.
Windows Installation.
Project Setup.
Git Setup.
Creating a Version.
Viewing the History and Editing a Commit.
Visualizing Git + Git Fundamentals.
Staging Area & Working Area.
Completing the Version History.
Viewing Previous Versions of the Code.
Restoring Code to a Previous Version.
Intro to Git Branching.
Restoring Code like Google Docs.
Extra Feature 1: Git Aliases.
Extra Feature 2: Git Ignore.
Extra Feature 3: How to Remove Git.
Git Tutorial Part 2.