GitLab and Git: Version Control and Collaboration for Beginners

Managing different versions of your code or documents shouldn't feel like guesswork. Whether you are working solo or in a team, keeping track of changes is essential for modern software development. This text-based course introduces you to Git and GitLab from the ground up, starting with foundational terminology and basic version control concepts. Through written explanations and clear command-line examples, you will build the confidence to manage repositories, track changes, and collaborate effectively. What you'll learn: - Understand core version control concepts, repositories, commits, and branches. - Master essential Git commands to track changes, resolve conflicts, and roll back code. - Configure GitLab repositories to host, share, and manage your projects. - Apply modern branching strategies like GitLab Flow for structured team collaboration. - Explore the basics of automated workflows and continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines. - Practice managing project issues, merge requests, and code reviews within GitLab. You will start with the absolute basics of version control before moving on to hands-on command-line operations and GitLab's web interface features. The course concludes with modern practices like pipeline automation and team workflows, all taught through clear, step-by-step reading modules. This course is designed for absolute beginners, developers, writers, and project managers who want to learn version control without any prior experience. Start reading today to take control of your project history and collaborate like a professional.