Practical Git and GitHub for Beginners

Struggling to track changes in your code projects? Ready to collaborate with other developers without the fear of overwriting work? This course provides the foundation you need in modern version control. You will learn how to use Git to manage your code history locally and how to use GitHub to host your projects and collaborate effectively with others. By the end, you'll have a practical, in-demand skill that is essential for any aspiring developer, data scientist, or technical professional. What you'll learn: - Master the core Git commands for tracking changes, creating branches, and merging code. - Set up and manage remote repositories on GitHub to back up and share your work. - Practice the complete pull request workflow for proposing, reviewing, and integrating code changes. - Learn to confidently resolve the merge conflicts that arise during team collaboration. - Organize your project history using techniques like amending commits and interactive rebase. - Configure your environment with SSH keys for secure and convenient access to GitHub. - Understand the fundamentals of automating simple workflows with GitHub Actions. The course starts with the basic terminology and concepts of version control, then progresses through hands-on practice with Git commands and collaborative GitHub patterns. This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior experience with version control, Git, or GitHub is required to get started. Begin building your foundational version control skills today.