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Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551)

Name: Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551)
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Last updated : 23/07/2026
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Duration:

16.00 hours

13.0 CPD hours

Overview:

Introduction to GitHub for Developers®is a fast-paced hands-on course that provides students with a solid overview of Git and GitHub the web-based version control repository hosting service. While the examples in this class are related to computer code, GitHub can be used for other content. It offers the complete distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project.

Description:

Introduction to GitHub for Developers is a fast-paced hands-on course that provides students with a solid overview of Git and GitHub the web-based version control repository hosting service. While the examples in this class are related to computer code, GitHub can be used for other content. It offers the complete distributed version control and source code management (SCM) functionality of Git as well as adding its own features. It provides access control and several collaboration features such as bug tracking, feature requests, task management, and wikis for every project.

Course Outline:

Getting Started with Collaboration
What is GitHub
The GitHub Ecosystem
What is Git
Exploring a GitHub Repository
Using GitHub Issues
Activity: Creating A GitHub Issue
Using Markdown
Understanding the GitHub Flow
The Essential GitHub Workflow
Branching with Git
Branching Defined
Activity: Creating a Branch with GitHub
Introduction
Class Diagram
Interaction Diagrams
Sequence Diagrams
Communication Diagrams
State Machine Diagrams
Activity Diagram
Implementation Diagrams
Local Git Configuration
Checking your Git version
Git Configuration Levels
Viewing your configurations
Configuring your username and email
Configuring autocrif
Working Locally with Git
Creating a Local copy of the repo
Our favorite Git command: git status
Using Branches locally
Switching branches
Activity: Creating a New File
The Two Stage Commit
Collaborating on Your Code
Pushing your changes to GitHub
Activity: Creating a Pull Request
Exploring a Pull Request
Activity: Code Review
Merging Pull Requests
Merge Explained
Merging Your Pull Request
Updating Your Local Repository
Cleaning Up the Unneeded Branches
Viewing Local Project History
Using Git Log
Streaming Your Workflow with Aliases
Creating Custom Aliases
Workflow Review Project: GitHub Games
User Accounts vs. Organization Accounts
Introduction to GitHub Pages
What is a Fork
Creating a Fork
Workflow Review: Updating the README.md
Resolving Merge Conflicts
Local Merge Conflicts
Working with Multiple Conflicts
Remote Merge Conflicts
Exploring
Searching for Events in Your Code
What is Git bisect
Finding the bug in your project
Reverting Commits
How Commits are made
Safe operations
Reverting Commits
Helpful Git Commands
Moving and Renaming Files with Git
Staging Hunks of Changes
Viewing Local Changes
Comparing changes with the Repository
Creating a New Local Repository
Initializing a new local repository
Fixing Commit Mistakes
Revising your last commit
Rewriting History with Git Reset
Understanding reset
Reset Modes
Reset Soft
Reset Mixed
Reset Hard
Does gone really mean gone
Getting it Back
You just want that one commit
Oops, I didn't mean to reset
Merge Strategies: Rebase
About Git rebase
Understanding Git Merge Strategies
Creating a Linear History
GitHub Actions
Workflows
Events
Jobs
Steps
Runners
Complex Workflows
Adding scripts to your workflow
Using variables
Sharing data between jobs
Working with dependencies
Working with Services

Available Delivery Options for Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551)

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How many CPD hours does Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551) provide?

The 2 day Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551) course gives you up to 13.0 CPD hours/structured learning hours.

Who is the correct audience for Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551)?

This course is geared for software developers, project managers, and students interested in version control, collaborative coding practices, and source code management.

Do you provide training for Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551)?

Yes, we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551). This can take place anywhere in United Kingdom including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or live online.

What is the duration of Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551)?

The Introduction to GitHub for Developers (TTDV7551) training takes place over 2 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 16.00 hours including breaks.

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Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies. Our trainers have won awards including Small Firms Best Trainer, national training partner of the year for Ireland, and global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021.

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