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About the Course

In this course, you’ll learn how to keep track of the different versions of your code and configuration files using a popular version control system (VCS) called Git. We'll also go through how to set up an account with a service called GitHub so that you can create your very own remote repositories to store your code and configuration. Throughout this course, you'll learn about Git's core functionality so you can understand how and why it’s used in organizations. We’ll look into both basic and more advanced features, like branches and merging. We'll demonstrate how having a working knowledge of a VCS like Git can be a lifesaver in emergency situations or when debugging. And then we'll explore how to use a VCS to work with others through remote repositories, like the ones provided by GitHub. By the end of this course, you'll be able to store your code's history in Git and collaborate with others in GitHub, where you’ll also start creating your own portfolio! In order to follow along and complete the assessments, you’ll need a computer where you can install Git or ask your administrator to install it for you....

Top reviews

DA

May 6, 2021

Awesome and well balanced course for working professionals. Clear explanations and coverage of typical use case scenarios. The labs were manageable and did not require a lot of time to complete them.

BK

May 17, 2020

Awesome !!! I tried to learn git many times but things always slips over my head but I was fortunate enough to stumble upon this course and voila, I have learned so much in this course. Thanks a lot.

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By MANISH K

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May 11, 2020

The course is an ideal introduction to such extremely interesting technologies. Kenny goes extensively on Git's basic commands and use and sets plenty of examples of the real-life aspect in which the student can understand and get accustomed to Git's framework.

Overall, after completing this course, you will have a clear understanding of what a Version Control System (VCS) like Git is like, and how Github complements and adds features. It is a MUST if, in my view, you are in the IT or computer sciences!

By Luis M

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May 10, 2022

The training is quite good in general but I miss 2 things: one is having some diagrams that explain the flow of the different versions of files when you do different things, like when you have several branches and then you merge them. I think it would be more clear. And the other thing I miss is to have an explanation on how to create a repository for a team and how to manage the permission. I mean, how to give permission to some people and not to others. That configuration part is not mentioned.

By Maria F S

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Mar 14, 2022

This course had been quite a ride for me. I had learned so much here about Version Control using Git and Github. The instructor/teacher explained the lesson well and often use analogies to make it easier for us learners to understand. If I was to give a suggestion, maybe you guys can provide/show where can we access the scripts that are being used in this lesson, so it will be easier for learners to practice and grasp the lesson better.

By Peter T

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Nov 11, 2021

I liket the course and the instructor, but I really missed those in-video exercises from the first and second course. They helped me remember a lot. Here, questions in practice quizes are too theoretical and qwiklabs are too easy. Watching the instructor speak without doing anything gets easily boring. Lastly, there could be more complex animations on branches and local/remote repositories - how it all works together.

By Romit T

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Mar 4, 2021

The course was perfectly designed to understand SCMs. The only thing where I see an opportunity for improvement is that the course pace was a bit fast. It could be really great if it would be slowed down and have more examples included so that it would be even better to understand. Overall it was a wonderful course and a wonderful experience. Hoping to apply the same in my current role! Cheers!

By Waldo F

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Mar 13, 2023

The contents are thorough and give good reasonable examples

The practice parts are also well rounded and very clear with the instructions except for a problem with authentication for github, which has deprecated the method on the notes.

Thisis likely a dealbreaker for anyone without some higher level knowledge as it requires changing several commands and is generally mor einvolved.

By ian M

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Jul 13, 2020

Content is good. Instructor is exceptional.

Qwiklabs testing is buggy, lots of issues. Thanks to contributors in the Discussion Forum for insight and help with issues that should have been rectified months ago and are still prevalent. A clear instruction set should be written without all the conversational text. Could be so much better. Come on Google !

By Isaac M

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Dec 26, 2021

This is a good intro to git fundementals. Would be better if it included some group exercises on how to deal with merge conflicts/real pull requests. Content in lectures is very good, quizzes are pretty decent, labs are not very high quality. Probably worth your time if you have never used git before, otherwise there are better ways to learn

By Mitush J

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Aug 5, 2023

The "Introduction to Git and GitHub" course provided a solid foundation in version control. Clear explanations and hands-on labs made concepts easy to grasp. Loved the collaboration section. Wish there was more on advanced topics, and pacing occasionally felt rushed. Recommended for beginners seeking a strong start in Git and GitHub.

By Minh T C

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Feb 3, 2023

This course is generally well-prepared. Many essential features of Git and GitHub are taught and some aspects of software development are also mentioned.

However, the training and testing systems for learners are not robust. I would personally like the course to have more and harder assignments.

By Mohammed H

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Apr 3, 2021

The content is great, the instructor is super, one thing that I didn't like is that the explanations didn't engage graphical illustrations especially in the merge conflicts part, it would be nice to update and a tree like graphs to clarify how commits and branches split in routes, Thank you!

By jose j

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Oct 5, 2021

Good introductory course to git and github. Week 3 and week 4 could be improved by making the colleague changes and github changes together with the students, so it is easier for them to replicate the examples in the videos. Overall, it is a good course and I've learned a lot of things.

By András B

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Jan 27, 2022

Excellent course with a great teacher! Unfortunately, there were some unexpected and frustrating challenges in assignments 3 and 4 due to the changed authentication procedures on GitHub since the preparation of the course, hence I believe that those assignments should be updated.

By Arslan A U R

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Apr 26, 2020

The concepts and theory of version control system are presented in a well structured manner in this course. I have learnt a lot out of this course. On thing this course lakes is practice assignment and graded assessments are also not very intensive. Overall a good course.

By Rodrigo R V

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Feb 17, 2023

This Course is really easy to understand, and everything is well explained so you can really start with git and github even if you don't have an account already. that being said, it is a bit outdated, so it would be nice if the reflect that, specially on the last 2 labs.

By Pete J

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Feb 7, 2021

The technical overview of the "How" of committing to open source projects is a useful refresher, and the points on Git automation were useful. However, I would observe that having everyone sign the Google code of conduct as part of the process feels a little Orwellian.

By Erik D V

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Jun 24, 2020

The explanations were clear and very easy to understand. The only problem is that graded assignments are too easy, and don't let go of your hand. They don't let the student have a chance to fail, him or her just has to follow a step by step instruction...

By Shivaprasad B

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Jan 30, 2021

One of the good courses on Coursera for learning VCS. For beginners who want to learn remote version control especially GitHub, this course is the best. Knowledge of the instructor and the way he teaches makes the course contents more interesting.

By Stephen S

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Jul 31, 2022

This course was missing updated details in token authentication or it was not mentioned as an update at end of Qwicklab. I had a hard time understanding the big picture of git and its use of github and the use of CLI to work with Repositories.

By Peter F

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Jun 5, 2022

The material is a little outdated (i.e. github does have CI/CD now, default branch names have changed, 2FA is encouraged) but the basics don't change. It is a solid grounding in how to use git both locally, and via remote hosting such as GitHub.

By Md. A A

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Feb 8, 2023

Overall good course. However, the assignments can be improved (as well as the tool used for the assignments). Also, I think there are some important topics that were not covered. For example, tagging. So, the course materials can be upgraded.

By Anand M

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Apr 17, 2020

It was a bit too easy. The vids/labs should have had a lot more real world hands-on examples of longer durations. Ideally we should have been teamed up too (with a bot would be fine) to simulate some of the issues faced in the real world.

By Gabriel M

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May 30, 2020

It gives a lot of practical examples and you go practicing at the same pace that the instructor explains, at the end it gets quite complex and you need to re watch the videos several times to understand or search for other resources

By Ana M P R

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Dec 4, 2022

Es un curso de un contenido muy interesante e imprescindible para poder manejar proyectos, sobre todo a medida que crecen... También imprescindible para poder colaborar con otras personas en un equipo eficiente y organizado.