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Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub Specialization
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Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub Specialization

Master Git, GitHub, and Version Control. Learn Git installation, branching, merging, GitHub collaboration, and advanced techniques.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Set up and configure Git on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  • Manage repositories, branches, and commits effectively.

  • Collaborate with teams using GitHub, pull requests, and forks.

  • Apply advanced Git techniques like rebasing, merging, and Git hooks.

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August 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand the core concepts of version control and Git workflows.

  • Install and configure Git across various platforms and environments.

  • Explore Git’s internal structure, including its object model and hash functions.

  • Learn how to create, manage, and commit changes to branches in Git.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Development Tools
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Software Installation
Category: Unix Commands
Category: File Management

What you'll learn

  • Master Git workflows including cloning, branching, and committing changes.

  • Handle complex merge conflicts and use both terminal and GitHub Desktop to resolve them.

  • Effectively manage repositories and collaborate through GitHub pull requests.

  • Fork repositories, sync upstream changes, and contribute to open-source projects.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Code Review
Category: Technical Communication
Category: GitHub
Category: Version Control
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Microsoft Visual Studio
Category: Command-Line Interface

What you'll learn

  • Master the use of Git tags for better version control and project management.

  • Understand and implement rebasing techniques to streamline your Git workflows.

  • Automate and optimize your development process using GitHub Pages and Git hooks.

  • Improve Git history management by squashing commits and using Git log options effectively.

Skills you'll gain

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Category: Web Development Tools
Category: React.js
Category: Application Deployment

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