Version Control and Collaboration with Git and GitHub Training Course

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Duration

2 Days

Course Overview

This training course provides a comprehensive introduction to Git and GitHub, covering version control best practices, branching strategies, and collaborative workflows. Participants will learn how to track changes in code, work with branches, resolve conflicts, and use GitHub for team collaboration. Through hands-on exercises and real-world project scenarios, attendees will gain the skills needed to efficiently manage code versions and contribute to collaborative software development.

Format of Training
  • Instructor-led interactive sessions
  • Hands-on coding exercises
  • Real-world Git and GitHub collaboration scenarios
  • Group discussions and best practices
Course Objectives
  1. Understand the fundamentals of version control and why Git is essential
  2. Set up Git and GitHub for efficient code tracking
  3. Work with repositories, commits, branches, and merges
  4. Implement branching strategies for individual and team workflows
  5. Resolve merge conflicts and handle code collaboration challenges
  6. Use GitHub for pull requests, code reviews, and team communication
  7. Automate CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions
Prerequisites

Course Outline

Day 1: Getting Started with Git and Repository Management

Session 1: Introduction to Version Control and Git

  • What is version control, and why use Git?
  • Understanding local vs. remote repositories
  • Installing and configuring Git on different operating systems

Session 2: Basic Git Commands and Repository Setup

  • Initializing a Git repository and understanding Git states
  • Working with commits, staging area, and commit history
  • Using git log, git status, and git diff to track changes

Session 3: Hands-on Lab – Creating and Managing a Git Repository

  • Setting up a local repository and making initial commits
  • Exploring basic Git commands for file tracking and rollback

 

Day 2: Branching Strategies, Team Collaboration, and GitHub Workflows

Session 1: Working with Branches and Merge Strategies

  • Creating and switching between branches
  • Understanding merge vs. rebase and their use cases
  • Implementing Git workflows (Git Flow, GitHub Flow, Trunk-based Development)

Session 2: GitHub for Collaboration and Code Reviews

  • Setting up GitHub repositories and managing access
  • Creating and reviewing pull requests
  • Handling merge conflicts and resolving code changes

Session 3: Hands-on Lab – Collaborating on a GitHub Project

  • Forking and cloning a repository
  • Submitting and merging pull requests in a team setting

Bespoke Option

We are open to customizing this program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.

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Course Name: Version Control and Collaboration with Git and GitHub Training Course