Github

Duration

Github

1 day

Session 1: Introduction to Version Control

• The role of version control in software development.
• Benefits of using Git for version control.
• Overview of distributed version control systems.

Session 2: Git Fundamentals

• Setting up Git on your local machine.
• Configuring Git settings.
• Initialising a Git repository.

Session 3: Git Basics

• Staging changes and creating commits.
• Viewing commit history and differences.
• Undoing changes with Git.

Session 4: Working with Branches

• Understanding branches in Git.
• Creating and switching between branches.
• Merging branches and resolving conflicts.

Session 5: Collaborative Workflows

• Cloning remote repositories.
• Pushing and pulling changes.
• Collaborating with others on Git projects.

Session 6: Git Tags and Releases

• Tagging commits for version releases.
• Managing and listing tags in Git.

Session 7: Git Best Practices

• Commit message conventions and readability.
• Branch naming conventions.
• Keeping repositories clean and organised.

Session 8: Resolving Merge Conflicts

• Understanding merge conflicts.
• Strategies for resolving conflicts.
• Manual conflict resolution.

Session 9: Git Hooks (Brief Overview)

• Introduction to Git hooks.
• Pre-commit and post-commit hooks.

Session 10: Practical Git Exercises

• Hands-on coding exercises to reinforce Git concepts.
• Collaborative workflows, branching, merging, and conflict resolution.

Session 11: Git and CI/CD (Brief Overview)

• Git's role in Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.
• Integrating Git with CI/CD pipelines.

GITHUB

Session 1: Introduction to GitHub

• Overview of GitHub and its role in software development.
• Benefits of using GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Setting up a GitHub account.

Session 2: Navigating GitHub

• Tour of the GitHub dashboard and user interface.
• Exploring repositories, profiles, and organisations.
• Understanding GitHub's terminology (fork, clone, commit, pull request).

Session 3: Creating and Managing Repositories

• Creating a new GitHub repository.
• Configuring repository settings and options.
• Adding collaborators and permissions.

Session 4: Git and GitHub Integration

• Linking local Git repositories to GitHub.
• Pushing code to GitHub.
• Viewing commit history and differences on GitHub.

Session 5: Branching and Pull Requests

• Working with branches in GitHub.
• Creating and managing pull requests (PRs).
• Reviewing and merging PRs.

Session 6: Code Review and Collaboration

• Using GitHub's code review tools.
• Commenting on code and providing feedback.
• Collaborative workflows in GitHub.

Session 7: Releases and Versioning

• Creating and managing releases on GitHub.
• Publishing releases and changelogs.
• Using GitHub Actions for automated releases.

Session 8: GitHub Automation with Actions

• Introduction to GitHub Actions.
• Creating custom workflows with Actions.
• Automating repetitive tasks (e.g., testing, deployment).

Session 9: Issue Tracking and Projects

• Creating and managing issues and projects.
• Using labels, milestones, and project boards.
• Agile project management with GitHub.

Session 10: GitHub Security and Best Practices

• Security features in GitHub.
• Implementing code scanning and vulnerability alerts.
• Best practices for repository organization and documentation.

Session 11: Integrations and Ecosystem

• Third-party integrations and tools that enhance GitHub.
• GitHub Apps and GitHub Marketplace.
• Extending GitHub's functionality.

Session 12: GitHub Enterprise (Brief Overview)

• Introduction to GitHub Enterprise for on-premises solutions.
• Deployment and management considerations.

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.