Git and GitHub Fundamentals Training Course

Introduction

• The importance of version control in software development

Overview of Git System Capabilities for Source Control

• Installing Git on your preferred operating system
• Introduction to fundamental Git attributes and components
• Defining Repositories, Commits, and Files

Understanding Git Workflows and Core System Processes

• Exploring the various states in Git
• Creating repositories and Git folders

Managing Existing Projects and File Handling with Git

• Working with Commits and Commit Messages
• Committing and reverting changes in a Git repository
• Viewing logs and accessing version history

Introduction to Branching and Merging in Git

• Understanding different Branching and Merging strategies
• Using special markers (tags) in Git
• Leveraging Git's Tagging and Stashing features
• Applying Reset and Reflog commands in Git

Overview of GitHub Features and Architecture

Setting Up a GitHub User Account and Profile Management

• Authentication with GitHub and credential updates
• SSH vs. HTTPS protocols
• Verifying authentication via SSH in GitHub

Creating GitHub Repositories and Linking Local Git Repositories

• Cloning or archiving a GitHub Repository

Initializing Repository Content in a Local Copy

Publishing Content Updates to the GitHub Repository

Exploring Intermediate Repository Features and Settings

Mastering GitHub Writing and Formatting Syntax

• Using tables and handling code blocks
• Automating links and references in GitHub

Managing Actions on GitHub Files and Folders

• Synchronizing file changes with the local repository

Creating, Editing, and Managing GitHub Commits

• Managing Commits and handling local repository clones

Reviewing Commits and Using Commit IDs in Local Copies

Understanding Fetch and Pull Commands in GitHub

Basic Concepts of Forking and Cloning in GitHub

Pushing Changes to GitHub and Verifying Push Requests

Working with Forks and Submitting Pull Requests

Reviewing Pull Requests and Integrating Proposed Changes

Resolving Merge Conflicts in GitHub and Using the CLI

Getting Started with GitHub Tags and Releases

• Using local Tags and updating GitHub Tags
• Creating, deleting, and managing GitHub Releases

Comparing GitHub Pull Requests, Commits, and Tags

Working with GitHub Gists and Snippet Features

Integrating Development Projects with GitHub Codespaces

Creating a GitHub Organization and Managing Teams

• Organizational vs. personal GitHub accounts
• Reviewing core GitHub functionalities

Managing GitHub Projects and Project Boards

Filtering Repository Data and Sharing GitHub Filters

Extending GitHub via APIs and Webhooks

• Automating GitHub workflows using OAuth tokens

Troubleshooting Common GitHub Issues

Summary and Conclusion