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Learn Git the Hard Way - AI-Powered Course
4.6
Beginner
2h 30min
Updated 4 months ago
Learn Git the Hard Way
Gain hands-on experience with Git exploring core concepts like initializing and branching to advance techniques such as Git stash and cherry-picking. Solidify understanding by completing assessments.
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Git is one of the most widely used version control tools, and is something that every developer should become comfortable with. In this course, you will get hands-on experience working with Git so that when it comes time to use it, you’ll be ready.
You’ll start by learning some of the more fundamental concepts such as initializing a Git repository, adding files to a repository, and how to commit changes. You’ll also learn how to clone a repository, and how to create branching.
You’ll then make your way to some more advanced concepts like Git stash, cherry-picking, working with multiple repositories, pushing code, and a lot more.
To really test your understanding, you will complete four assessments that start with the core basics and go all the way up to advanced Git.
By the end of this course, you will have a proficient and working knowledge of Git which will serve you well throughout your career.
Git is one of the most widely used version control tools, and is something that every developer should become comfortable with. ...Show More
TAKEAWAY SKILLS
DevOps
Git
Version Control
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86 Lessons4 Assessments
1.
Introduction
2 Lessons
Get familiar with a hands-on approach to mastering Git through practical exercises.
2.
Introduction to Git
5 Lessons
Look at Git's distributed system, key phases, branches, GitHub integration, and unique features.
3.
Git Basics
7 Lessons
Work your way through foundational Git commands and practical repository management techniques.
4.
Clone a Repository
5 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of cloning, managing, and recovering Git repositories effectively.
5.
Git Branching
6 Lessons
Solve problems in creating and managing Git branches for parallel development.
6.
Merging
5 Lessons
Focus on mastering Git merging, handling conflicts, and managing version histories.
7.
Git Stash
4 Lessons
Build on Git Stash to save, manage, and reapply changes efficiently.
8.
Git Add Interactive
2 Lessons
Learn how to use Git Add Interactive to enhance staging and commit management.
9.
Reflog
3 Lessons
Unpack the core of Git reflog to manage and recover repository states effectively.
10.
Cherry Picking
4 Lessons
Examine the process and challenges of cherry-picking commits between branches in Git.
11.
Git Rebase
3 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of Git rebase, simplifying commit history, and managing branches effectively.
12.
Git Bisect
4 Lessons
Solve problems in identifying bugs with `git bisect` and enhanced commit navigation.
13.
Fetching and Pulling Content
3 Lessons
Investigate fetching, pulling, and managing changes between Git repositories using 'git fetch' and 'git pull'.
14.
Working With Multiple Repositories
3 Lessons
Piece together the parts of managing multiple Git repositories and synchronizing changes.
15.
Pushing Code
5 Lessons
Learn how to use Git push commands, manage branches, and resolve conflicts in collaborative environments.
16.
Git Submodules
5 Lessons
Get started with incorporating and managing Git submodules effectively in larger projects.
17.
Pull Requests
2 Lessons
Go hands-on with creating and managing pull requests, involving forking and branching.
18.
Git Log
3 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of visualizing and customizing Git commit history using 'git log'.
19.
Squashing Commits
3 Lessons
Solve problems in squashing Git commits to streamline and organize project history efficiently.
20.
Bare Repositories
4 Lessons
Investigate central storage in bare repositories, setup, squashing commits, and merge challenges.
21.
Cherry-Picking and Three-Way Merges
3 Lessons
Master the steps to using cherry-pick, diff-tree, three-way merges, and handling conflicts.
22.
Git Hooks
4 Lessons
Get familiar with using Git hooks to automate tasks and enforce workflow rules.
23.
Finished
1 Lessons
Look at essential Git concepts for practical application and troubleshooting expertise.
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