Pragmatic Git Course

Overview

"Up and Running with Git" offers a refreshing and modern approach to mastering Git and source control. This course is tailored not just for beginners but also for experienced developers looking to enhance their efficiency and understanding of Git through intuitive, user-friendly interfaces. Unlike traditional courses that focus solely on command-line operations, this course emphasizes practical application through popular graphical user interface tools, making it accessible and engaging.

By leveraging robust applications like Visual Studio Code, PyCharm, and Atlassian's Sourcetree, the course promises to equip learners with the essential skills they need to navigate and manage repositories confidently. With a pragmatic and approachable style, the course aims to demystify Git and prepare users to contribute effectively in collaborative environments.

Features

• UI-Based Learning: Focuses on graphical user interfaces, making it easier for beginners to grasp Git concepts without heavy terminal use.
• Core Git Concepts: Covers six essential core concepts that provide a strong foundation for understanding and using Git effectively.
• Popular Editors Integration: Teaches the use of widely adopted editors like PyCharm and Visual Studio Code for smooth Git-related workflows.
• Open Source Project Creation: Guides participants through the process of creating a new open source project and managing it with GitHub.
• File Management Techniques: Learn how to commit and track files, while effectively managing which files should be excluded from version control.
• Remote Synchronization: Master the synchronization of local repositories with remote ones to ensure collaborative efficiency.
• Branching Strategies: Understand and apply the advantages of branching, including management of parallel work and reducing merge conflicts.
• Tips and Tricks: Provides various tips for optimizing your development environment and improving overall productivity with Git.