In this workshop, we will discuss the concept of version control which is the foundation of understanding how Git works then we will install Git, work on a local Git repository, work on a remote GitHub repository, and work on another developer's repository.
| Goal | Learn the basics you need to get started with Git and GitHub and apply them practically |
|---|---|
| What will you learn | Fundamentals of Version Control, Setting Up Git, Working with Local Repositories, Working with GitHub |
| What you'll need | Git, GitHub |
| Duration | 1h |
| Microsoft Cloud Topics taught | Git, GitHub |
| Slides | Powerpoint |
| Author | John Aziz |
🎥 Click this image to watch John walk you through the workshop
- Read this introduction to Git.
- Read this introduction to GitHub.
- Read this introduction to creating a Git project.
- Read this introduction to collaborating with Git and GitHub.
Git is the version control tool that we will be using throughout this workshop. To install Git, follow these steps:
- Go to git-scm.com/downloads.
- Download the suitable version of Git.
- Install it on your local machine.
GitHub is the cloud platform that we will use to share our code with others and collaborate on projects. To set up a GitHub account, follow these steps:
- Go to github.com/signup.
- Enter your email.
- Create a password.
- Enter a username. (Note that this is your unique identifier on GitHub.)
- Part 0: Install and Configure Git
- Part 1: Working with a Local Repository
- Part 2: Working with Remotes
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