GitHub Fundamentals

Learn how to use Git and GitHub efficiently to manage repositories, pull requests, and much more.

GitHub is the most well-known code repository site in the world today. Backed by Git, it makes working with the distributed source control accessible for all developers. In this course, GitHub Fundamentals, you will learn how you can work with GitHub successfully. First, you will see how the site can be used to manage everything from source repositories to branches and releases. Then, you will explore many features of GitHub beyond just hosting your repos. Finally, you will understand how GitHub can help you manage projects with project boards. After watching this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of what GitHub can do for you as a developer, more than just pull requests and forks.

Topics:

• Course Overview
• An Introduction to Git
• Getting Started with GitHub
• Working with Repositories in GitHub
• Branching, Merging, and Pull Requests in GitHub
• Creating Tags and Releases
• The Social Aspect of GitHub
• Managing Your Project through GitHub
• Working with Organizations and Teams
• Interacting with GitHub through the GitHub Desktop Client