Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551)

Introduction to GitHub for Developers is a fast-paced hands-on course that provides students with a solid overview of Git and GitHub the web-based version control repository hosting service. While the examples in this class are related to computer code, GitHub can be used for other content. It offers the complete distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project.

Course Outline

Please note that this list of topics is based on our standard course offering, evolved from typical industry uses and trends. We will work with you to tune this course and level of coverage to target the skills you need most.

Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert team, students will explore:

1. Getting Started with Collaboration
2. Understanding the GitHub Flow
3. Branching with Git
4. Local Git Configuration
5. Working Locally with Git
6. Collaborating on Your Code
7. Merging Pull Requests
8. Viewing Local Project History
9. Streaming Your Workflow with Aliases
10. Workflow Review Project: GitHub Games
11. Resolving Merge Conflicts
12. Working with Multiple Conflicts
13. Searching for Events in Your Code
14. Reverting Commits
15. Helpful Git Commands
16. Viewing Local Changes
17. Creating a New Local Repository
18. Fixing Commit Mistakes
19. Rewriting History with Git Reset
20. Merge Strategies: Rebase
21. Understanding GitHub Actions
22. Working with Workflows
23. Managing Jobs and Steps within a Workflow
24. Dealing with complex Workflows