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Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

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Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand Git's core concepts and its version control features.

  • Set up and configure Git on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.

  • Initialize, configure, and manage Git repositories for project versioning.

  • Use GitHub for collaboration, including forking, cloning, and managing remote repositories.

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August 2025

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Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce the fundamentals of Git and provide an overview of how it works. You’ll also explore Git’s history and learn how to configure it for the first time. The focus will be on understanding Git's core features and setting up your identity for proper commit tracking.

What's included

5 videos2 readings

In this module, we will guide you through the step-by-step installation and setup of Git across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. By the end of this module, you'll have Git properly configured and ready for version control on your system.

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3 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore how to set up your first Git repository, including initializing a new repository and configuring your author details. You'll also learn how to convert existing projects into version-controlled repositories, making it easy to track and manage project changes.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will cover basic shell commands essential for interacting with Git. You’ll become familiar with commands to navigate the file system, manage files and directories, and view file contents—all necessary skills for working effectively with Git from the terminal.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will introduce GitHub as a platform for hosting and collaborating on Git repositories. You’ll learn the key concepts of forking and cloning repositories, as well as how to set up a repository directly on GitHub to share your work and collaborate with others.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will dive into the process of committing changes in Git. You’ll learn how to stage and unstage files, commit changes, and maintain a proper version history for your project. This will help you keep track of your code changes efficiently.

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4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will show you how to inspect the state of your Git repository. You’ll learn how to use Git commands to check the status of files, view commit histories, and keep track of your project’s progress.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore how to manage files that you don’t want to track in your Git repository using .gitignore. You’ll learn how to set up and configure .gitignore rules and templates to exclude unnecessary files from version control.

What's included

4 videos1 reading3 assignments1 plugin

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