Git and GitHub Fundamentals: Version Control and Platform Crash Course 2025

Learn the essential fundamentals of Git version control and GitHub platform in this comprehensive 49-minute video tutorial. Master core Git commands including init, status, add, commit, push, and pull while understanding the basic Git workflow. Explore GitHub's interface, repository creation, remote connections, and collaboration features like branching, pull requests, and merging. Set up your development environment with proper installation, configuration, and SSH key authentication. Practice with sample project files, learn best practices for .gitignore and README files, and discover commit shortcuts to streamline your workflow. Conclude with an introduction to CI/CD pipelines using Vercel, equipping you with the version control skills needed for modern software development.

Syllabus

- Intro
- What Is Git? Slides
- What Is GitHub?
- Git Workflow Overview
- Installation & Config
- Sample Project Files
- git init
- git status
- git add
- git commit
- Making Changes
- git log
- Create A Github Repo
- git remote
- git push
- Readme File
- git pull
- .gitignore File
- Commit Shortcuts
- GIthub Interface Basics
- SSH Keys
- git clone
- Branching
- Pull Requests
- Merging
- CI/CD Pipeline With Vercel