Git and GitHub Complete Course: From Beginner to Advanced
A comprehensive Git and GitHub tutorial covering version control fundamentals, branching strategies, collaboration workflows, CI/CD automation, and advanced Git techniques. Master Git commands, GitHub Actions, pull requests, and open-source contribution with hands-on projects.
Course Content
5 modules · 25 lessonsIntroduction to Version Control and Git Basics
Understand what version control is, why Git is the industry standard, and learn to set up Git, initialize repositories, and perform your first commits.
What Is Version Control and Why Git?
version control, Git introduction, distributed version control, Git vs SVN, Git history
Installing Git and Initial Configuration
Git installation, git config, user name, user email, default editor, .gitconfig
Creating Your First Repository
git init, git status, working directory, staging area, repository, .git folder
Staging and Committing Changes
git add, git commit, commit message, git log, staged changes, untracked files
Ignoring Files with .gitignore
.gitignore, ignore patterns, node_modules, build artifacts, environment variables, .env files
Branching, Merging, and Resolving Conflicts
Master Git branching to work on features independently, merge branches safely, and resolve merge conflicts with confidence. Learn the branching strategies used by professional development teams.
Understanding Branches in Git
git branch, HEAD pointer, branch concept, main branch, feature branches, branch listing
Creating and Switching Branches
git branch, git checkout, git switch, create branch, delete branch, branch naming conventions
Merging Branches
git merge, fast-forward merge, three-way merge, merge commit, --no-ff flag
Resolving Merge Conflicts
merge conflict, conflict markers, git mergetool, resolving conflicts, git add after conflict, abort merge
Rebasing Branches
git rebase, rebase vs merge, interactive rebase, squash commits, linear history
Working with GitHub: Remotes, Push, Pull, and Collaboration
Learn to host repositories on GitHub, synchronize local and remote work, collaborate through forks and pull requests, and manage team access and code review.
Connecting Local Repositories to GitHub
git remote, git push, git clone, origin, remote URL, SSH vs HTTPS, GitHub repository creation
Fetching, Pulling, and Pushing Changes
git fetch, git pull, git push, remote tracking branches, origin/main, upstream tracking
Forking and Contributing to Open Source
fork, upstream remote, open source contribution, git clone fork, sync fork, contribution workflow
Pull Requests and Code Review
pull request, PR, code review, review comments, draft PR, PR template, request changes, approve PR
Issues, Projects, and GitHub Collaboration Features
GitHub Issues, issue templates, labels, milestones, GitHub Projects, closing issues via commit, mentions
Intermediate Git: Stashing, Tagging, Reverting, and Resetting
Go beyond the basics with powerful Git tools for managing work in progress, marking releases, undoing mistakes safely, and rewriting history when needed.
Stashing Work in Progress
git stash, git stash pop, git stash list, git stash apply, stash named, stash with untracked files
Tagging Releases
git tag, lightweight tag, annotated tag, semantic versioning, pushing tags, deleting tags
Undoing Changes: git revert
git revert, safe undo, revert commit, revert merge commit, revert vs reset
Resetting History: git reset
git reset --soft, git reset --mixed, git reset --hard, HEAD~, reset vs revert, dangerous commands
Cherry-Picking Commits
git cherry-pick, apply specific commit, cherry-pick range, cherry-pick use cases, conflicts during cherry-pick
GitHub Actions and CI/CD Automation
Automate your development workflow with GitHub Actions. Build CI/CD pipelines that run tests, lint code, deploy applications, and enforce code quality on every push and pull request.
Introduction to GitHub Actions
GitHub Actions, workflow, job, step, runner, YAML syntax, workflow file location, events
Writing CI Workflows: Lint and Test
CI workflow, checkout action, setup-node, npm test, matrix strategy, caching dependencies, status checks
Secrets, Environment Variables, and Contexts
GitHub secrets, environment variables, contexts, github context, env context, secrets context, environment protection rules
Continuous Deployment: Automating Deployments
CD workflow, deploy on push, GitHub Pages deployment, Vercel deployment, Docker build and push, deployment environments, rollback
Advanced GitHub Actions: Reusable Workflows and Custom Actions
reusable workflows, workflow_call, composite actions, JavaScript actions, action marketplace, workflow permissions, OIDC