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Git Essential Training (2023)

With Barbara Forbes Liked by 5,811 users
Duration: 1h 23m Skill level: Beginner Released: 2/23/2023

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Course details

If you’ve ever wondered why someone should use Git or how to use it for version control, this is a great course to get started. Azure MVP and GitHub Star Barbara Forbes guides you through the installation process, the Git workflow, setting up and pushing code into a repo, and committing changes, all with a focus on version control and how Git can help you achieve it. Find out why people use Git. Learn how Git works, locally or through a provider, and how you can get it installed, configured, and running the way you need it to work. Follow the full process of pushing your code with Git, then explore ways to make changes to files. Discover important concepts in Git, like how to ignore files you don’t want to include, how branching can help you with development, what should be in a commit, and how to troubleshoot if you get into trouble. Plus, get current instruction on using GitHub Star and Microsoft MVP.

Skills you’ll gain

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  • Brady A. Brown PMP, SAFe, CSM, CSPO Brady A. Brown PMP, SAFe, CSM, CSPO

    Brady A. Brown PMP, SAFe, CSM, CSPO

    Senior Technical Program Manager | Supply Chain Demand Planning | Critical Infrastructure | Training & Vendor Management | FSP Clearance

    5/5 June 3, 2025
    Perfect starting point for your GitHub version control learning!
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  • Demitri Echols Demitri Echols

    Demitri Echols

    Software Engineer with big ideas and a love to learn and grow.

    5/5 June 1, 2025
    tons of information packed into this small course! from zero to hero in no time. i understand git so much more now. thanks for this awesome course.
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  • Ragul Akash V Ragul Akash V

    Ragul Akash V

    B.Tech CSE Student at SRM | Aspiring AI/ML Engineer | Data Analytics Enthusiast | Python Developer

    5/5 June 1, 2025
    very good explanation with examples.
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Contents

What’s included

  • Test your knowledge 6 quizzes
  • Learn on the go Access on tablet and phone

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