Using Git and GitHub

Description

Learning Path

   This is an intermediate workshop in the Computer Skills series. Prior experience with command line is required. See introductory workshop:

• Introduction to unix command line

Materials

• basics.md: Introduction to what git is and to the commands you'll use most often
• workflows.md: Higher-level tips and strategies for more effective usage of git

Pre-workshop Instructions

1. Sign up for a GitHub account if you haven't already
2. Make sure you're a member of the gladstone-institutes organization on GitHub
3. Bring your computer with git installed

Online Learning

You can access these materials remotely at any time and go through them at your own pace.

1. Videos: four-part introduction for beginners
2. Pro Git: great book, available online and in paper format. Beginners will especially benefit from working through the first few chapters: "Getting Started", "Git Basics" and "Git Branching".
3. Much more: additional resources to help you learn