Git and GitHub Workflows for Collaborative Teams

Moving beyond basic local commits is the most critical step to working successfully in a modern development team. Understanding how to coordinate changes with others without breaking the shared codebase is an essential skill for any aspiring developer. This text-based course guides you through the transition from solo Git user to a confident team collaborator. You will learn how to navigate branching strategies, resolve conflicts systematically, and leverage GitHub's powerful collaboration tools. What you'll learn: Understand foundational repository concepts and how local Git relates to remote GitHub hosting; Apply branch management strategies to organize features, bug fixes, and releases cleanly; Master the pull request lifecycle, including code reviews, inline comments, and collaborative edits; Resolve merge conflicts systematically using clear, step-by-step text guidelines; Configure repository security, branch protection rules, and basic automation workflows. The course begins with a solid review of key Git terminology before diving into hands-on branching models and collaborative pull request workflows. You will practice reading through real-world scenarios and analyzing conflict resolution steps. This course is designed for learners who know basic Git commands like commit and push but want to learn how teams collaborate in professional environments. Start reading today to take your version control skills to the professional level.