Git and GitHub Essentials
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Dive into version control systems with IBM's comprehensive Git and GitHub course. Learn essential concepts and practices for modern software development collaboration. Master repository management, branching strategies, and workflow operations through hands-on labs. Practice real-world scenarios including forking, cloning, and pull requests using both web interface and command line. Perfect for beginners in software development, this course culminates in creating your own open-source project portfolio.
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What you'll learn
Master version control fundamentals and understand their role in DevOps
Learn to create and manage GitHub repositories and branches
Develop skills in collaborative coding using pull requests and merges
Build a professional portfolio with an open-source GitHub project
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to version control using Git and GitHub. Students learn fundamental concepts including repositories, branching, and collaborative workflows. The curriculum covers both web-based and command-line operations, with emphasis on practical applications through hands-on labs. Topics include repository creation, branching strategies, pull requests, merging, and project management. The course combines theoretical knowledge with real-world practice, culminating in an open-source project portfolio.
Git and GitHub Fundamentals
Module 1
Using Git Commands and Managing GitHub Projects
Module 2
Final Project
Module 3
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: DevOps and Software Engineering, Full Stack Application Development, Full Stack Developer
Instructors
Full Stack Developer and Machine Learning Expert at IBM
Upkar Lidder serves as a senior software engineer at IBM, bringing over a decade of experience in IT development, including significant roles in team management and technical leadership. His expertise spans full-stack technology, with a current focus on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. As an active member of the tech community, he regularly shares his knowledge through speaking engagements at conferences and participation in local tech groups and meetups. His technical portfolio includes extensive work with serverless applications, Apache OpenWhisk platform, and various aspects of cloud-native development. After completing his graduate studies in Canada, he now resides in the United States, where he contributes to IBM's developer initiatives while also serving as an instructor for numerous courses in web development, DevOps, and mobile application development using Flutter and Dart.
Technology Education and Skills Development Leader at IBM
Rav Ahuja serves as the Chief Content Officer and Global Program Director at IBM Skills Network, where he leads curriculum creation, growth strategy, and partner programs. After earning his B.Eng. from McGill University and MBA from the University of Western Ontario, he co-founded Cognitive Class, an IBM initiative focused on democratizing access to in-demand technology skills. Based at the IBM Canada Lab in Toronto, he specializes in developing instructional solutions for AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. His impact on technology education is evidenced through his role as architect of numerous IBM Professional Certificates and instructor for over 35 online courses, including popular offerings like "What is Data Science?", "Introduction to Cloud Computing," and "Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)." His courses have reached hundreds of thousands of learners worldwide, with "What is Data Science?" alone enrolling over 638,000 students. His recent work includes developing new Generative AI courses and career guidance content for IBM's Professional Certificate programs, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to preparing learners for emerging technology careers
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