Git Syllabus
Learn and master Git through this comprehensive workshop!
1: Introduction to Git and Version Control Basics
Overview of version control systems and the role of Git
Installing and configuring Git
Understanding Git workflow: repository, working directory, staging area, commits
Using basic commands: `git init`, `git status`, `git add`, `git commit`
Viewing history with `git log` and understanding commit history
2: Branching, Merging, and Conflict Resolution
Understanding the concept of branches in Git
Creating and switching branches with `git branch` and `git checkout`
Merging branches with `git merge` and understanding merge strategies
Resolving merge conflicts effectively
3: Working with Remote Repositories (GitHub, GitLab)
Setting up a GitHub/GitLab account and connecting to a local repo
Cloning, fetching, and pulling from remote repositories
Pushing changes to remote repositories
Collaborative workflows: Pull Requests and Code Reviews
4: Advanced Git Techniques and History Management
Using `git stash` to save and apply uncommitted changes
Rebasing for a cleaner commit history and interactive rebasing
Cherry-picking specific commits between branches
Tagging for releases and version management
5: Git Workflow Best Practices, Troubleshooting, and Automation
Popular Git workflows: Git Flow, GitHub Flow, and Trunk-based development
Troubleshooting common issues and recovering lost commits
Using Git hooks for automation and setting up aliases for efficiency
Integrating Git with CI/CD for automated testing and deployment