Published 8/2024
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Language: English | Duration: 3h 44m | Size: 1.57 GB
Video description
GitHub Fundamentals
Get started with the most popular developer platform in the world
This introduction to the GitHub Platform will help you get started with the foundations needed to be effective, understand its components, and help you work and collaborate with others. If you are new to GitHub and looking to learn how to effectively use this powerful platform for version control, collaboration, you will find this course, designed specifically for beginners, has everything you need.
Throughout this course, you will gain a solid foundation in GitHub essentials and learn its basics how to apply them to real-world scenarios. Starting with the basics, you will learn how to set up your GitHub account, install and configure Visual Studio Code, and connect it seamlessly with GitHub. You'll explore the power of Codespaces, a cloud-based development environment that enables you to code from anywhere, anytime.
By completing this comprehensive GitHub course, you will gain a deep understanding of the platform's core features and workflows. You will learn how to manage repositories, collaborate on code, leverage powerful automation tools, and publish your projects as websites. The course covers essential skills such as version control, branch management, pull requests, and code security - equipping you with the knowledge to become a proficient GitHub user and contributor.
This course is designed to provide you with practical, hands-on experience using GitHub for their software development and project management needs. Upon completion, you will be able to effectively leverage GitHub's ecosystem of tools and features to improve code visibility, enable collaborative workflows, and automate time-consuming tasks. By mastering these skills, you will become more productive, efficient, and valuable member of any software development team.
This course has a comprehensive coverage of the platform's capabilities, combined with a focus on real-world application and best practices. Rather than just teaching the mechanics of GitHub, the course emphasizes how to optimize its use for improved productivity, code quality, and team collaboration. Learners will explore advanced topics like GitHub Actions, GitHub Codespaces, and GitHub Copilot, giving them a competitive edge in the industry.
Explain the key features and functionality of GitHub repositories, including branches, commits, and pull requests.
Analyze the benefits of using version control systems like Git for collaborative software development.
Implement basic Git commands and workflows to manage code changes and contributions within a GitHub repository.
Explain how to use branches to compartmentalize changes and maintain stable code in a repository.
Demonstrate how to create pull requests to propose code changes, receive feedback, and collaborate on a repository.
Analyze the benefits and use cases for creating forks of existing repositories to contribute changes back to the original project.
Configure code security features on GitHub repositories, including enabling code scanning alerts, dependency scanning, and automatic security updates.
Manage a GitHub organization, including adding and removing members, creating teams, and setting repository access permissions.
Leverage GitHub Copilot to generate code suggestions and completions to improve developer productivity.
Recognize the foundational features and functionality of the GitHub platform, including issues, pull requests, and repository management.
Analyze the GitHub certification process and associated learning paths to further develop your skills and knowledge of the platform.
About your instructor
Alfredo Deza has over a decade of experience as a Software Engineer doing DevOps, automation, and scalable system architecture. Before getting into technology he participated in the 2004 Olympic Games and was the first-ever World Champion in High Jump representing Peru. He currently works in Developer Relations at Microsoft and is an Adjunct Professor at Duke University teaching Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Engineering, Python, and Rust. With Alfredo's guidance, you will gain the knowledge and skills to build, manage, and collaborate with the GitHub Platform.
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