Git is a powerful version control system that allows individuals and teams to track changes in their code and collaborate efficiently on software projects.
By providing a structured way to manage revisions, Git enables developers to experiment with new features without fear of losing their original work.
This capability is essential in today’s fast-paced tech environment, where collaboration and adaptability are key to success.
Learning Git is important not only for managing code but also for understanding the workflow of modern development practices, including branching, merging,
and resolving conflicts.
With the guidance of a knowledgeable tutor, learners can grasp Git concepts more quickly and effectively.
By investing time in mastering Git with a tutor, individuals can enhance their coding skills and become more proficient collaborators in any software development endeavor.
Below course content, is what I teach for "Git Complete Course".
Chapter 1: Introduction to Version Control
- Lesson 1: What is Version Control?
- Lesson 2: Types of Version Control Systems (VCS)
- Lesson 3: Centralized vs. Distributed VCS
- Lesson 4: Comparing Popular VCS (e.g., SVN, Mercurial) to Git
- Lesson 5: Importance of Version Control in DevOps
Chapter 2: Getting Started with Git
- Lesson 1: What is Git and Why Use It?
- Lesson 2: History and Evolution of Git
- Lesson 3: Key Features of Git
- Lesson 4: Installing Git on Different Platforms
- Lesson 5: Configuring Git (username, email, editor)
- Lesson 6: Setting Up Git in an IDE (e.g., VS Code, IntelliJ)
Chapter 3: Git Basics
- Lesson 1: Initializing a Git Repository
- Lesson 2: Git File Lifecycle: Tracked, Untracked, Staged, and Committed
- Lesson 3: Creating, Cloning, and Deleting Repositories
- Lesson 4: Adding, Modifying, and Removing Files
- Lesson 5: Writing Commit Messages: Best Practices
- Lesson 6: Viewing and Understanding Commit History
Chapter 4: Branching and Merging
- Lesson 1: What are Branches?
- Lesson 2: Creating, Switching, and Deleting Branches
- Lesson 3: Branching Strategies in DevOps
- Lesson 4: Merging Branches: Fast-Forward vs. Recursive Merge
- Lesson 5: Resolving Merge Conflicts
- Lesson 6: Cherry-Picking Commits
Chapter 5: Git Remote Repositories
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Remotes
- Lesson 2: Adding, Removing, and Fetching Remote Repositories
- Lesson 3: Pushing and Pulling Changes
- Lesson 4: Working with Git Hosting Services (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
- Lesson 5: Using SSH Keys for Authentication
- Lesson 6: Forking and Collaborating on Remote Repositories
Chapter 6: Advanced Git Operations
- Lesson 1: Stashing Changes
- Lesson 2: Rebasing | When and Why to Use It
- Lesson 3: Interactive Rebase for Commit History Management
- Lesson 4: Reset, Revert, and Checkout: Differences and Use Cases
- Lesson 5: Squashing Commits for Clean Histories
- Lesson 6: Tagging and Annotated Tags
- Lesson 7: Managing Submodules
Chapter 7: Collaborative Workflows
- Lesson 1: Understanding Git Workflows (e.g., Git Flow, GitHub Flow)
- Lesson 2: Code Reviews and Pull Requests
- Lesson 3: Handling Code Conflicts in Teams
- Lesson 4: Git Hooks: Automating Tasks
- Lesson 5: Maintaining a Clean Repository with .gitignore
Chapter 8: Git Tools and Optimization
- Lesson 1: Using Git Bisect for Debugging
- Lesson 2: Customizing Git with Aliases
- Lesson 3: Exploring Git Logs and Statistics
- Lesson 4: Using Git GUI Tools (e.g., Sourcetree, GitKraken)
- Lesson 5: Performance Optimization in Large Repositories
Chapter 9: Security and Best Practices
- Lesson 1: Managing Credentials Securely
- Lesson 2: Signing Commits with GPG
- Lesson 3: Removing Sensitive Data from Repositories
- Lesson 4: Protecting Branches with Policies
- Lesson 5: Auditing Repository History
Chapter 10: New Features in Recent Git Releases
- Lesson 1: Overview of Git's Release Cycle
- Lesson 2: Features Added in Recent Git Versions
- Lesson 3: Exploring Experimental Features
- Lesson 4: Staying Updated with the Latest Git Tools
Chapter 11: Integration with DevOps Tools
- Lesson 1: Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) with Git
- Lesson 2: Integrating Git with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Other Tools
- Lesson 3: GitOps: Using Git as the Source of Truth
- Lesson 4: Versioning Infrastructure with Git
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting and Debugging
- Lesson 1: Understanding Common Git Errors
- Lesson 2: Recovering Lost Commits
- Lesson 3: Debugging and Troubleshooting Merge Conflicts
- Lesson 4: Undoing Mistakes Safely
- Lesson 5: Using reflog for Recovery
Chapter 13: Case Studies and Real-World Applications
- Lesson 1: Git in Open Source Projects
- Lesson 2: Git Workflow in Large Organizations
- Lesson 3: DevOps Case Study with Git
- Lesson 4: Lessons Learned from Git Misuse