Mastering Git and GitHub: From Novice to Collaborative Developer

Course Title: Mastering Git and GitHub: From Novice to Collaborative Developer
Duration: Self-Paced | 8 Modules | Hands-On Projects & Quizzes

Course Overview:
This comprehensive course is designed for absolute beginners to master Git (the industry-standard version control system) and GitHub (the leading platform for code collaboration). You’ll learn to track changes, manage projects, collaborate with teams, and contribute to open-source software. By the end of the course, you’ll confidently use Git commands, resolve conflicts, automate workflows, and publish projects on GitHub.

Target Audience:

• Aspiring developers, data scientists, or anyone working with code.

• Team leads or project managers seeking to streamline workflows.

• Hobbyists looking to contribute to open-source projects.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
✅ Track and manage code changes with Git.
✅ Create, merge, and resolve conflicts in branches.
✅ Collaborate using GitHub (forking, pull requests, code reviews).
✅ Automate tasks with GitHub Actions (CI/CD).
✅ Contribute to open-source projects ethically and effectively.
✅ Host static websites with GitHub Pages.

Course Structure:

1. Introduction to Version Control

   • Why version control matters, Git basics.

2. Git Fundamentals

   • Commits, staging, repositories.

3. Branching & Merging

   • Branch workflows, conflict resolution.

4. GitHub Essentials

   • Remote repositories, cloning, pushing/pulling.

5. Collaboration on GitHub

   • Forking, pull requests, code reviews.

6. Advanced Git

   • Undoing changes, stashing, rebasing.

7. GitHub Workflows

   • CI/CD, GitHub Actions.

8. Open-Source Contribution

   • Finding projects, ethical collaboration.

Key Features:

• Hands-On Projects: Build a calculator, automate deployments, and create a portfolio site.

• Real-World Scenarios: Resolve merge conflicts, submit pull requests, and review code.

• Quizzes & Assignments: Reinforce learning after each lesson.

• Final Project: Develop and host a portfolio website using GitHub Pages.

• Certificate of Completion: Showcase your skills upon finishing the course.

Prerequisites:

• Basic computer literacy (file management, text editing).

• No prior coding or Git experience required!

Tools You’ll Use:

• Git (command-line or GUI).

• GitHub account (free tier).

• Text editor (VS Code, Sublime, etc.).

Enroll Now to Start Your Journey!
Transform from a beginner to a confident collaborator—master the tools that power modern software development. 🚀

Instructor Support:

• Access to Q&A forums.

• Step-by-step guidance for all projects.

LMS Integration:

• Modules include videos, PDF guides, and downloadable cheat sheets.

• Auto-graded quizzes and peer-reviewed assignments.

Perfect for learners who want to build a strong foundation in version control while gaining practical experience with real-world tools. Start coding smarter, not harder!