Version Control With Git & Github Training Course: Code Management & Collaboration

Introduction

Streamline your development process with our Version Control with Git and GitHub Training Course. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills to manage code and collaborate on projects, enabling you to build, track, and share your work effectively. In today's software development landscape, mastering Git and GitHub is crucial for efficient team collaboration and code management. Our Git and GitHub training course offers hands-on experience and expert guidance, empowering you to leverage these powerful tools.

This code management and collaboration training delves into the core concepts of version control, covering topics such as branching, merging, and pull requests. You'll gain expertise in using industry-standard Git and GitHub workflows to manage code and collaborate on projects, meeting the demands of modern software development projects. Whether you're a software developer, data scientist, or project manager, this Version Control with Git & GitHub course will empower you to build and maintain high-quality code.

Target Audience:

• Software Developers
• Data Scientists
• Project Managers
• Web Developers
• System Administrators
• DevOps Engineers
• Anyone needing Git and GitHub skills

Course Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of version control with Git and GitHub.
• Master basic Git commands for version tracking and management.
• Utilize branching and merging for parallel development.
• Implement pull requests and code reviews for collaborative projects.
• Design and build efficient Git workflows for team collaboration.
• Optimize Git repositories for performance and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and address common Git and GitHub challenges.
• Implement Git best practices for code organization and documentation.
• Integrate Git and GitHub with real-world development environments.
• Understand how to handle code conflicts and resolve merge issues.
• Explore advanced Git and GitHub features (e.g., Git hooks, GitHub Actions).
• Apply real world use cases for Git and GitHub in project management.
• Leverage Git and GitHub's capabilities for efficient code collaboration.

Duration

10 Days

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Version Control with Git and GitHub

• Fundamentals of version control with Git and GitHub.
• Overview of Git repositories, commits, and branches.
• Setting up a Git and GitHub development environment.
• Introduction to Git commands and GitHub workflows.
• Best practices for version control.

Module 2: Basic Git Commands

• Implementing basic Git commands for version tracking.
• Utilizing git init, git add, git commit, and git status.
• Designing and building initial Git repositories.
• Optimizing commit messages and version history.
• Best practices for basic Git commands.

Module 3: Branching and Merging

• Implementing branching and merging for parallel development.
• Utilizing git branch, git checkout, and git merge.
• Designing and building branching strategies.
• Optimizing merging workflows for conflict resolution.
• Best practices for branching and merging.

Module 4: Pull Requests and Code Reviews

• Implementing pull requests and code reviews for collaborative projects.
• Utilizing GitHub pull requests and review features.
• Designing and building collaborative development workflows.
• Optimizing code review processes.
• Best practices for pull requests.

Module 5: Efficient Git Workflows

• Designing and building efficient Git workflows for team collaboration.
• Utilizing GitFlow and other branching models.
• Implementing continuous integration and deployment with Git.
• Optimizing workflows for project management.
• Best practices for Git workflows.

Module 6: Git Repository Optimization

• Optimizing Git repositories for performance and maintainability.
• Utilizing .gitignore and large file storage (LFS).
• Implementing repository organization strategies.
• Designing scalable Git repositories.
• Best practices for repository optimization.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Git and GitHub Challenges

• Debugging common Git and GitHub issues.
• Analyzing commit history and branch conflicts.
• Utilizing troubleshooting techniques for problem resolution.
• Resolving common version control challenges.
• Best practices for troubleshooting.

Module 8: Git Best Practices

• Implementing Git best practices for code organization and documentation.
• Utilizing commit message conventions and code tagging.
• Designing and building effective Git documentation.
• Optimizing code organization for collaboration.
• Best practices for Git.

Module 9: Integration with Development Environments

• Integrating Git and GitHub with real-world development environments.
• Utilizing IDE integrations and command-line tools.
• Implementing Git hooks for automation.
• Optimizing integration for development workflows.
• Best practices for integration.

Module 10: Handling Code Conflicts and Merge Issues

• Implementing techniques for handling code conflicts and resolving merge issues.
• Utilizing conflict resolution tools and strategies.
• Designing and building conflict-free development practices.
• Optimizing merge conflict resolution.
• Best practices for conflict resolution.

Module 11: Advanced Git and GitHub Features

• Exploring advanced Git and GitHub features (Git hooks, GitHub Actions).
• Utilizing Git hooks for automation and validation.
• Implementing GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines.
• Designing and building advanced Git workflows.
• Optimizing advanced techniques for specific applications.
• Best practices for advanced features.

Module 12: Real-World Use Cases

• Implementing Git and GitHub for open-source projects.
• Utilizing Git and GitHub for collaborative data science projects.
• Implementing Git and GitHub for web development and deployment.
• Utilizing Git and GitHub for project documentation and issue tracking.
• Best practices for real-world applications.

Module 13: Git and GitHub Tools Implementation

• Utilizing Git command-line tools and GitHub desktop applications.
• Implementing Git and GitHub workflows with tools.
• Designing and building solutions with Git and GitHub tools.
• Optimizing tool usage for efficient collaboration.
• Best practices for tool implementation.

Module 14: Code Review and Collaboration Optimization

• Implementing code review and collaboration optimization.
• Utilizing pull request templates and code review guidelines.
• Designing and building collaborative development environments.
• Optimizing collaboration for team productivity.
• Best practices for collaboration.

Module 15: Future Trends in Version Control

• Emerging trends in version control and collaboration.
• Utilizing AI for code review and conflict resolution.
• Implementing distributed version control systems.
• Best practices for future version control applications.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.