Git and GitHub for Windows: Command Line and GUI Workflows

Managing different versions of your code can quickly become overwhelming without a structured system. This text-based course introduces you to version control on Windows, teaching you how to track changes, undo mistakes, and collaborate with others. You will transition from manual file backups to professional source control using both the Git command line and modern graphical user interfaces (GUIs). By understanding the underlying concepts of repositories, commits, and branches, you will gain the confidence to manage project history and collaborate seamlessly on GitHub. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational version control concepts, repository structures, and Git terminology. - Configure Git on Windows and navigate both the command line interface and popular graphical tools. - Manage project history by tracking changes, staging files, creating commits, and reverting mistakes. - Collaborate on GitHub using modern secure authentication methods like SSH keys and personal access tokens. - Resolve merge conflicts and manage code branches using industry-standard naming conventions and workflows. - Integrate Git with modern Windows editors like VS Code for an efficient development workflow. The course starts with essential installation steps and basic command-line operations before moving on to visual GUI clients and remote collaboration on GitHub. Through clear written explanations and practical code snippets, you will build a solid foundation in modern version control. This course is designed specifically for beginners with no prior experience in version control or command-line tools. Start reading today to build a reliable, professional workflow for your development projects.